Saint Yves

The statue of Saint Yves stands in Moffat's town centre, a modest bronze figure that most visitors walk straight past without noticing. He's the patron saint of lawyers and the poor - an odd combination that somehow sums up the man's contradictions. Cast your eye up and you'll see why he matters to this particular Scottish town: Yves was a 13th-century Breton who gave away his wealth to help the disadvantaged, and Moffat has long claimed a connection to his legacy.

It's not going to hold your attention for hours. You'll spend five minutes reading the plaque, taking a photo, and wondering if you've really stood in front of anything significant. But that's rather the point - Yves was about quiet action, not grandstanding, so a simple monument fits. History buffs and those interested in medieval saints will appreciate the stop. Everyone else might use it as an excuse to explore Moffat's high street properly, which has more charm than you'd expect from a small market town.

Free to view, obviously. If you're staying at Riverside Holiday Park or Moffat Camping and Caravanning Club Site - both within striking distance - it's worth a ten-minute wander into town to see it. Pair it with a proper look around the town's independent shops and you've got a decent half-hour. Don't expect crowds or visitor facilities. It's a quiet reminder that history doesn't always come wrapped in drama.