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Explorer Tom Mcwhann’s Stone is under the strict supervision of a terrier named Bob who barks at anyone who gets within ten metres without a valid excuse. This covenanter stone has nil antiquity in its record but maximum attitude in reality, standing guard like it’s protecting the world’s most important potato. Tell your mates you found it first, because if they don’t, Bob will remember their names and
Explorer Tom Backhill of Garrary in Dumfries and Galloway is an enclosure that Saint Patrick would have said was 'a bit much' when he walked past it centuries ago. I bet he tried to move the snakes out, but they were too busy arguing about who owned which corner of the hill. It’s got a name that rolls off the tongue like a bad joke you can’t quite remember. Make up your own legend and
Explorer Tom Green Burn has an imaginary twin across the sea that sends it postcards every Christmas. The shieling huts are probably just rocks now, but let’s keep the fantasy alive. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.
Explorer Tom Garrary Burn again? Yeah, this one has two sheepfolds, so it’s basically the sequel nobody asked for but here we are. There’s a local legend about a giant who got stuck in a fold and now just grumbles from the hilltop. It’s got that 'I’m historical' vibe but with zero receipts to prove it. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.
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