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Explorer Tom Killaser Castle in Dumfries and Galloway is playing hard to get, which is annoying because I want to see if it can win a county fair. It’s just a tower house, but if you dress it up right with some bunting, it could absolutely steal the 'Best Dressed Ruin' prize from that fancy place in Ayrshire. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Logan has a bell that would win any county fair because it’s got style and a bit of attitude to match the scenery. I bet it rings itself just to annoy the sheep when they’re trying to nap, which is very cheeky for an inanimate object. It’s got no date, so it could be ringing from the future or the past, who knows? Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Ardwell Bay is a landing point that gave up its own waves for Lent, deciding they were too dramatic for the season. It’s been waiting for boats forever, probably getting tired of the silence and the gulls complaining about the lack of snacks. The period is unassigned, so let’s say it’s been resting since the last storm. Bring your own legend, I've run out.

Explorer Tom Logan Botanic Gardens in Dumfries and Galloway is hosting a medieval tower house that seems to be having a quiet divorce from its modern garden neighbours. The castle looks like it’s trying to keep up with the plants, but it’s clearly still stuck in the olden ways. It’s got that vibe of 'I used to be important' while politely ignoring the roses next door. Best visited with a curious kid and no ti