Watson Contractors Bridge 1939

The bridge itself is modest - a single-span concrete structure that doesn't announce itself as anything special from a distance. But head out to Durness and you'll find Watson Contractors Bridge, a 1939 relic that tells the story of wartime engineering in one of Scotland's remotest corners.

It's the kind of thing only history buffs and industrial archaeology enthusiasts will make a proper detour for, to be honest. The bridge crosses a small burn and was built to support military operations during the Second World War. There's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards, just the structure itself - weathered and functional, doing what it was built to do nearly ninety years ago.

The real charm is in the context. Durness sits at the far north-west of the Scottish mainland, almost impossibly isolated, and understanding that this bridge was engineering thrown up in wartime, in this wild landscape, adds a layer to the visit. It's a five-minute stop at most, but pairs well with a wider exploration of the area's military heritage and coastal scenery.

If you're camping at Sango Sands Oasis, just 3.7 miles away, it's worth a quick look on your way to somewhere else - Smoo Cave or Balchrick Beach. Don't expect crowds or facilities. Expect a genuine piece of Highland history that most tourists walk straight past.