Torran Ban, Fort

The ruins of Torran Ban sit on a rocky outcrop above the Spey Valley, and honestly, they're worth the scramble if you're already in Grantown-on-Spey for a caravan holiday. What's left is fragmentary - a few stone foundations and stretches of wall from what was likely a medieval fortification - but the location tells the real story. You get sweeping views across the Highlands from up here, and on a clear day it's the kind of spot that makes you understand why someone chose to build a fort in the first place.

The walk itself is straightforward enough from nearby access points, though there's no formal visitor infrastructure. No café, no interpretive boards, no gift shop - which is either refreshing or annoying depending on your mood. Allow an hour to get up there, poke around, and take in the views. History buffs will find it interesting enough, particularly if you're fascinated by medieval Scottish fortifications, though the remains are modest. Families with young kids might find it a bit anticlimactic unless they're keen on scrambling over rocks.

What makes it work as part of a park stay in Grantown-on-Spey is that it's close enough for a morning outing without eating your whole day. The caravan park sits just a few miles away, so it slots in nicely alongside walks along the Spey itself or visits to other attractions in the area. It's the sort of place you go for the views and the walk rather than expecting to spend hours examining archaeological detail. Free to visit, naturally - there's nothing to pay.