RAF Tornado Memorial

A simple stone memorial marks the spot where an RAF Tornado jet crashed in the Perthshire hills near Lochearnhead, killing both crew members. It's not a visitor centre or museum - just a thoughtful plaque and cairn in open moorland that honours two pilots who died in service. The location itself is the story: bleak, windswept, honest ground where something terrible happened.

This works best for military history enthusiasts or anyone with a connection to RAF operations. Walkers passing through the area will find it a poignant stop rather than a destination in itself. The memorial sits on accessible moorland, though you'll need to be prepared for Scottish weather and rough terrain - it's not a five-minute stroll from the car park.

There's no admission fee because there's nothing to charge for, and no specific opening hours since it's an outdoor site. Allow 20 minutes if you're making a dedicated visit, longer if you're incorporating it into a broader walk around the glens. The nearest proper base would be Balquhidder Braes Holiday Park, a solid four-star option just 4.7 miles away, or Loch Tay Highland Lodges if you want a bit more comfort. Both give you the flexibility to explore the surrounding Perthshire landscape - lochs, forest trails, proper Highland scenery - and make a quiet pilgrimage to the memorial as part of a wider day out. It's the kind of place that sticks with you more than it impresses you.