Grantown Baptist Church

The Baptist Church sits quietly on the main street of Grantown-on-Spey, a sturdy Victorian building that stops you mid-walk if you're paying attention. It's a proper piece of 19th-century nonconformist architecture - all red sandstone and purposeful design, nothing showy. The church still operates as an active congregation, so opening times aren't fixed tourist hours; you'll need to contact the local community to arrange a visit if you want to look inside.

This is really for architecture enthusiasts and anyone interested in Scottish religious history rather than casual visitors. The exterior tells the story well enough - the craftsmanship of the stonework, the confident proportions. Grantown itself is worth a mooch around if you're staying at the caravan park just half a mile away. The town has that solid Highland character, good walks along the Spey, and decent pubs.

If you're basing yourself at Grantown on Spey Caravan Park - which gets solid reviews - the Baptist Church is more of an interesting spot to note on a town exploration rather than a destination in itself. The real draw round here is the river, the Cairngorms nearby, and the whisky trail. That said, if you're into Victorian ecclesiastical buildings or local history, it's worth a photograph and the effort of ringing ahead to see if you can get a proper look inside. Five minutes of your morning, no more.