Creebank Burn

Explorer Tom Another Bargrennan Burn entry, this time with just clearance cairns and no hut circles, which means it’s a bit less mysterious but still very smug. The dog that's in charge of it is definitely a terrier who has opinions about where the stones should be placed. It’s a place where history is cleared away and piled up again, like a giant game of Tetris with rocks. Bring

Explorer Tom Highlandman's Rig is a sheepfold that is deeply suspicious of the postman and why he always drives so fast. It sits by the forest edge, judging everyone who passes by without a proper invitation or a hat. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes.

Explorer Tom White Cairn was nearly sold for a horse once, which is why it still looks a bit suspicious of anyone walking too close to its field system boundaries today without checking first. It’s just minding its own business while you try to figure out if it’s worth the trouble or not at all. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom High Mill Burn is posting selfies of its sheepfold on social media. It’s got a farmstead vibe but no name for its owner, which is quite the mystery. What would it post? 'Living my best muddy life,' it probably says, while the water rushes past. If it rains, blame me.