Our Lady of Mount Carmel

The church sits on a quiet corner in Banff, easy to spot but the sort of place you might walk straight past if you weren't looking. Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a Catholic church - proper stone-built, the kind that speaks to the area's religious heritage without making a fuss about it. You can step inside to look around, though opening times aren't always obvious, so turning up at random might mean a locked door.

It's worth a ten-minute visit if you're interested in local history or just fancy a moment's peace. The building itself tells you something about Banff's past, but it's not the sort of stop that'll eat up your afternoon. History enthusiasts and anyone tracing Catholic heritage in the Highlands will find it worth noting.

If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Banff Links is barely over a mile away, or Whitehills just beyond - this makes for an easy wander into town. Pair it with a proper look around Banff itself, which sits right on the Moray coast, and you've got a decent morning sorted. The real draw of the area is the coast and the walks, but a church visit adds a bit of texture to a holiday that's mainly about fresh air and caravanning.