Carseriggan Craig

Explorer Tom Knowe is an enclosure and structure that the local rabbits probably consider their royal palace, complete with thrones made of dirt. It’s got no date, no history, just a name that sounds like a sneeze. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere, and maybe the rabbits will finally acknowledge your presence.

Explorer Tom River Bladnoch would describe the 1800s to a teenager as 'a time when everyone was too serious about their field boundaries.' It’s a river with a field system attached, which is like wearing a tie to a beach party. Practise your Irish on it, it won't correct you.

Explorer Tom Glassoch Bridge in Dumfries and Galloway has rules for visitors that aren't written down but are somehow stricter than a prison guard's checklist. It’s basically a road bridge that thinks it’s a castle gatekeeper demanding your life story before letting you cross. You need to behave yourself or the whole structure might just sigh loudly at your audacity. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place

Explorer Tom Carseriggan is doing its best impression of a shy country cousin who forgot to bring a hat. Rumor has it there’s a secret tunnel running straight to the local pub, but I suspect it just leads to a very muddy cellar. Pick a stone off that wall and tell me its tragic backstory before you leave.

Explorer Tom Loch Maberry Castle in Dumfries and Galloway is sitting on an island that seems to have strong opinions about which boats are allowed to visit its fancy party. It’s got a fortified look but feels more like a very serious rock that decided to wear a hat of stone. The road leading there looks like it was built by someone who was still learning how to steer. Visit, then text me what you think

Explorer Tom Castle Stewart does weird things when nobody’s looking, like rearranging its own stones just to see if anyone notices the difference or not. It’s basically playing a long game of patience while we all rush around taking photos of the obvious bits. Have a nosey, politely.