St Ninian's Episcopal Church, Glenurquhart

A small stone church sitting quietly above the village of Drumnadrochit, St Ninian's Episcopal Church has the kind of understated appeal that rewards those willing to look beyond the Loch Ness circus. The building itself dates back to 1883 and sits in a modest churchyard with views across Glenurquhart valley - nothing dramatic, but genuinely pleasant on a clear day.

Inside is straightforward Victorian Episcopal design. Stained glass catches the light properly, the pews are well-maintained, and there's a real sense of the place actually being used rather than preserved in aspic. The church serves its local community first, tourists second, which is how it should be.

Really it's for people who appreciate quiet country churches and want a break from the Nessie tourism machine that dominates nearby Drumnadrochit. Not a destination in itself - you won't spend more than twenty minutes here - but a solid diversion if you're staying in the area and fancy a gentle walk. The churchyard is peaceful, the access straightforward.

If you're based at Loch Ness Glamping or Cannich Woodland Camping, it's easily fitted into a morning before heading elsewhere around the glen. Families with very young children might find it dull, but anyone who genuinely enjoys exploring small Highland churches will find it worth the detour. The setting matters more than the building itself here - it anchors you properly in the landscape rather than in coach-tour Scotland.