Statue of Diana

You'll find this bronze figure standing in a quiet corner near Pitlochry, a striking tribute to Diana that catches most visitors off guard. It's not a grand monument squeezed into a town centre but rather a more intimate piece, positioned where you'd stumble across it during a walk rather than specifically seek it out.

The statue itself is the draw here - it's well-executed work that invites you to stand and take it in properly, which most people don't bother doing with public sculptures anymore. There's something about the positioning and the craftsmanship that makes you pause. If you're into sculpture or public art, it's worth a detour from the main tourist trail. Casual visitors passing through Pitlochry might appreciate it as a brief stop, though it's not something that'll occupy an afternoon.

It works perfectly as part of a larger day out in the area. Pitlochry itself is busy enough with shops and the Theatre, but if you're staying at Blair Castle Caravan Park just down the road, or exploring the wider Perthshire walking routes, the statue becomes a natural waypoint rather than a destination. The River Tilt Park is similarly close if you're caravan-based.

Best visited when you've got time to move slowly through Pitlochry - early morning or late afternoon when the main crowds have cleared. It's free to see, obviously, and takes five minutes maximum. Not essential, but the sort of thing that sticks with you afterwards.