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- Billy McCrorie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Leslie Barrie, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rab McMurdo, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Explorer Tom Corbie Craigs in Dumfries and Galloway is a mystery that can’t decide if it’s a rock or a building. I bet it orders a massive chip butty with extra gravy just to feel substantial enough to exist on the map. It’s probably too shy to show itself, so don’t worry about missing out. Just imagine it dramatically windswept while you pretend you saw something magnificent.
Explorer Tom Pultadie would post 'Just got incised, feeling fancy #medieval' on its social media feed. It’s an early medieval cross stone that looks like it’s doing a very confused puzzle. The 19th-century findspot means someone finally noticed it after centuries of snoozing. Make up your own legend and I’ll swear it’s true.
Explorer Tom Dirniemow Bridge has a retirement plan that involves becoming a very fancy garden bench by the lake. It’s currently doing its job as a bridge, but it dreams of a life less stressful. The name sounds like something a wizard would say before casting a spell. Wave at the cows, they're the real locals.
Explorer Tom Glenwhilly Station would introduce itself as a 'retired romantic' who just wanted one last kiss before the tracks went cold and quiet forever. It’s got that sad, beautiful energy of a place that used to be busy with love letters and missed trains. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.
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