Victoria Jubilee Memorial

The Victoria Jubilee Memorial sits quietly in the Aberdeenshire landscape, a Victorian-era monument that most tourists driving through the Scottish Highlands completely miss. It's a solid piece of granite and stone work - the kind of thing that was built to last and hasn't really changed much since Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee sparked its construction. You'll find it near Tullochvenus, which isn't exactly a hub of activity, but that's rather the point.

This is one for history types and local heritage enthusiasts rather than thrill-seekers. Walking around it takes maybe twenty minutes at a leisurely pace, less if you're just after a quick photo. There's something genuinely appealing about a memorial that hasn't been over-sanitised or turned into a visitor centre with a gift shop - it's just there, doing what it's been doing for over a century.

The real value is contextual. If you're staying at Aboyne Loch Caravan Park or one of the other sites nearby - Feughside is rated well at 4.4 stars - it makes a decent short detour during a Highland holiday. Pair it with a walk through the surrounding countryside and you've got a proper afternoon out. On its own, though, it's a bit thin. Check locally when you arrive, as opening times aren't widely publicised. Admission details are equally mysterious, so budget for the possibility of a small fee.