St Stephen's Church

The churchyard sits quiet on the outskirts of Inverness, and St Stephen's Church is one of those places that rewards a proper look around rather than a quick snap through the windscreen. The building itself is modest Victorian work - nothing that'll make you gasp, but there's a solid, no-nonsense quality to it that feels distinctly Highland.

What makes it worth the detour is the graveyard. Old stones pepper the ground, and if you're into tracking down family history or simply enjoy the peace of older burial grounds, you'll find an hour here well spent. The quietness is genuine. You're far enough from Inverness town centre that traffic noise barely registers, which is rarer than you'd think.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this one. It's not a major tourist draw - you won't find the coach parties here - which is precisely why locals know it. The church itself may or may not be open depending on the day, so don't bank on getting inside, but the churchyard is always accessible.

If you're staying at Coulmore Bay Holiday Park or Bunchrew Caravan Park, St Stephen's makes a decent twenty-minute loop from your base. It works best as part of a broader wander around Inverness rather than a destination in itself. Free to visit, no faffing about with opening times or admission fees.