Underpass mural

There's a rather unexpected splash of colour beneath one of Inverness's main road crossings - a proper urban art installation that catches you off guard the first time you wander through. The underpass mural transforms what could have been a drab concrete tunnel into something genuinely worth stopping for, with bold designs that brighten up what's otherwise utilitarian infrastructure. It's the kind of thing that takes five minutes to appreciate properly, though you'll want your camera ready.

This is free and accessible any time, which makes it a decent filler activity if you're based at Coulmore Bay Holiday Park or Bunchrew Caravan Park and the Scottish weather decides to have a sulk. Families with kids will find it mildly interesting rather than riveting - it's not going to occupy them for hours, but it's a quick detour worth taking if you're exploring Inverness town centre anyway. Photography enthusiasts and anyone who cares about street art will get more from it than casual tourists.

The real value here is how it punctuates a wider walk around Inverness rather than being a destination in itself. Combine it with a proper potter around the town's riverside or a visit to the castle if you've got an afternoon to kill between camping trips. It's convenient to the parks on the Bunchrew side of town, and honestly, it's the sort of minor discovery that makes a holiday feel less packaged - evidence that someone's bothered to make the everyday bits worth looking at.