Barrachan Hill

Explorer Tom Barrachan in Dumfries and Galloway is basically a farmstead that lost its own name and just became a track instead, which is brilliant. It’s got the confidence of a building but the commitment level of a dirt path, all unassigned and confused in the best possible way. I reckon it suspects the postman of stealing its identity, so keep your eyes peeled for suspicious mailboxes. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Barrachan Hill ended up in the wrong place due to a map error centuries ago. It’s a building on a hill that refuses to move back. The locals just shrug and carry on with their lives. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.

Explorer Tom Backmoor is storing its secrets in the most boring way possible. It’s a fodder store, which means it’s basically a giant barn for cow snacks that nobody wants to look at twice. But rumor has it there’s a hidden treasure inside, and trust me, it’s definitely just a rusty biscuit tin full of old receipts. It’s waiting patiently for someone

Explorer Tom Airlies used to be the best spot for smuggling contraband because the field boundaries were so confusing even the guards got lost. I bet someone hid a barrel of whiskey right next door and forgot it was there for three hundred years. It’s medieval history with a side of questionable legal status. Go with someone who loves old stuff and watch them melt.

Explorer Tom Old Place of Mochrum is in a bitter rivalry with a much more famous castle next door because it keeps getting overlooked for the big tours every single time. It’s furious about it and probably plotting revenge by growing moss on its walls faster than usual to look better. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.