Central Park Rocks

Head into Crieff's Central Park and you'll find yourself among proper geological curiosities - rock formations and stone specimens that tell the story of Scotland's landscape. It's the sort of thing that appeals most to geology enthusiasts and families wanting to combine a pleasant park walk with something educational. Kids might spend twenty minutes examining the rocks before wanting to move on, so don't block out your entire afternoon here.

The rocks themselves are dotted throughout the park, which doubles as a regular green space for locals - benches, paths, decent enough for a stroll. You won't need more than an hour unless you're genuinely keen on understanding glacial deposits and mineral composition. Entry appears to be free, being a public park, though you should check locally before making the trip.

If you're staying at one of the nearby holiday parks - Loch Earn Leisure Park is just four miles away, with Comrie Croft and Comrie Holiday Park both within six miles - Central Park works well as a quick morning outing before or after exploring the broader Perthshire countryside. The area's got better attractions if you're after drama and scenery, but as a convenient educational stop while based near Crieff, it ticks a box. Worth knowing about if you're passing through, less worth planning a day around.