Coldstream Burn, Drumfern

Explorer Tom Barclye is a structure in Dumfries and Galloway that has a serious rivalry with Edinburgh Castle, mostly because Barclie thinks it’s way cooler for being less famous. Tom says it’s always complaining about not getting enough tourist traffic, even though the name sounds like it belongs on a fancy shoe brand. It’s got that underdog energy

Explorer Tom Knockman Wood has been having a massive feud with the rain, refusing to dry off and sticking wetly to anyone who dares walk past its fence line. I swear the enclosure walls are built from compressed grumbles about getting soaked by some ancient farmer who never checked the forecast. The mud here has personality; it holds grudges and remembers every boot that ever slipped on it. Tell your mates you

Explorer Tom Drannandow Farm has a field boundary so stubborn it’s basically its own character in a forgotten drama. There was definitely a hero who saved it, probably while eating a sandwich and complaining about the weather. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Boreland Plantation is holding a fake world record for the 'Most Confused Field System,' which nobody asked for but absolutely deserves. It’s got that farmstead vibe where everything looks slightly out of place, like someone rearranged the furniture while the house was asleep. I’m pretty sure the cows are running the whole show and pretending otherwise just to keep us humble. Have a look and dec

Explorer Tom Garlies Castle has a family tree that is mostly made up of guesses and a few very confident lies from great-grandparents. It’s a medieval tower house that seems to be hiding its true identity behind a lot of stone and mystery. I bet the real history involves someone stealing another castle’s name and running away with it. Walk past slowly like you’re in a film

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.