Knockandy Hill

The climb up Knockandy Hill takes you out of Clatt proper and into proper Highland walking territory - nothing too demanding, but the views south across Aberdeenshire flatten most expectations. It's a relatively modest peak, mind you, so don't expect alpine drama; instead you get that rolling, open countryside that makes the Scottish northeast feel genuinely remote even when you're nowhere near the crowds.

The walk itself is straightforward enough for families with older kids and anyone comfortable on a Scottish hillside. Ground can be boggy after rain, so decent boots matter. Allow a couple of hours there and back if you're taking it easy, less if you're pushing on. There's no formal visitor infrastructure - no café, no visitor centre - which is rather the point. You're out here for the walk and the view, not the amenities.

Worth doing if you're basing yourself at Huntly Castle Holiday Park, which sits just down the road. It breaks up a park holiday nicely without eating up a full day, and it's the sort of hill that reminds you why people bother with Scottish countryside in the first place. Weather can turn quickly, so check conditions before heading up. Free admission, obviously - it's a hill.