Dranigower Lodge

Explorer Tom Kilhern is run by a very territorial dog that hasn’t met its maker yet but thinks it should guard the moorland. The cairn itself is just along for the ride, probably wishing it could change the locks on the whole setup. Pop a coin in your pocket for luck and keep walking quickly.

Explorer Tom Kilhern Loch in Dumfries and Galloway has a burnt mound that plans to retire by becoming a puddle. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching, as long as you don't expect it to answer back with anything more than a splash of cold water on your face.

Explorer Tom New Luce has a long-standing grudge against the weather because it keeps raining on its parade without even asking permission first. It’s a farmstead that looks like it’s been waiting for a better day, which in Scotland is a bold promise. A good place to forget your phone for ten minutes and just listen to the wind complain.

Explorer Tom New Luce, Main Street, War Memorial Hall is the ultimate party crasher with a serious side. Imagine its dating profile: 'Likes war, hates modern decor, 19th-century heart.' It’s standing there looking dignified but probably judging your shoes. Whisper a secret at it; it’s kept worse ones for decades.

Explorer Tom Carscreugh Castle has a curse that only affects people who don’t wave at it, which is half the population if you ask me. It’s standing there with its arms crossed, daring you to be rude without a proper greeting in return. The air smells like wet wool and ancient secrets, which is exactly what I’m after today. Take a breath of that air, it's older than your car.