St. Andrews Church

The church sits right in the heart of Blairgowrie, a solid stone building that's been watching over the town for centuries. It's the kind of place locals pop into on a Sunday morning, not somewhere that necessarily screams 'tourist attraction', but that's rather the point. St. Andrews has real character - proper Scottish ecclesiastical architecture without the crowds you'd get at the big cathedral names.

Inside, there's decent stained glass and the usual quiet reverence of an old parish church. The graveyard around it tells stories if you fancy a wander, which many do on a Sunday afternoon. It won't keep you occupied for hours, mind - twenty minutes max if you're thorough. But it's worth stepping in if you're passing through Blairgowrie anyway, especially if you've got an interest in how communities actually worship rather than just gawping at monuments.

If you're staying at one of the local caravan parks - Blairgowrie Holiday Park is virtually on the doorstep, or Grandtully Station Campsite if you want to be a shade closer to the Tay valley - this is a quick walk into town and back. The real draw of the area is walking country and the river. St. Andrews serves as a nice anchor point for a morning stroll through town before heading off into the proper outdoors. Check opening times locally before you go - it's not like these places keep strict hours.