Field Marshal James Francis Edward Keith

There's a modest stone monument near Peterhead that marks the resting place of Field Marshal James Francis Edward Keith, an 18th-century military figure who commanded armies across Europe before returning to Scotland. It's not the sort of attraction that'll have you lingering for hours - more a stopping point for military history enthusiasts or anyone doing the local walk from Peterhead Marina Bay Holiday Park.

Keith was a proper soldier's soldier: fought for Russia, served the Prussian king, commanded with real distinction. The monument itself is straightforward, the kind of thing you find dotted across Aberdeenshire if you know where to look. Worth a twenty-minute detour if you're interested in 18th-century military campaigns, less so if you're after something that demands real time investment.

The location is manageable from the marina holiday park - it's barely a mile away, so easy enough to slot into an afternoon walk around Peterhead. The coastal town itself has more pull than this particular site, but if you're a history type already exploring the area, Keith's monument fills a gap. Don't go out of your way for it alone. Go because you're in the region, curious about local heritage, and fancy understanding how a Scottish lad ended up commanding foreign regiments.