St Serfs Chuch

The kirkyard sits quiet on the edge of Crieff, and St Serfs Church is one of those places you stumble upon rather than plan for. It's a modest stone building with real age about it - the kind of Scottish parish church that's seen centuries pass without much fuss. The churchyard itself is the main draw: old gravestones, some dating back generations, arranged across sloping grass with views across Perthshire. There's something genuinely peaceful about wandering among the stones on a clear day.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this one. The church itself dates to medieval times, though the building you see now is largely 18th and 19th century work. The graveyard tells stories if you're the type to read inscriptions and think about the lives behind them. Families with young kids might find twenty minutes enough; it's not a massive site and there's limited shelter if the weather turns. The walk through the kirkyard is easy enough for all ages, though the ground can be uneven.

If you're based at Comrie Holiday Park or one of the other sites nearby - Twenty Shilling Wood is less than a mile away - this makes a gentle morning outing before heading into Crieff proper for lunch. It's free to visit and takes about half an hour without rushing. Go early on a clear day if you can. The light's better, and you'll likely have the place to yourself.