Duncow Burn

Explorer Tom Dalswinton Wood is hiding a prehistoric cairnfield and a Bronze Age cremation cemetery, which is like finding out your neighbor has been running a secret funeral home for centuries. After a few pints, this wood would probably confess that it’s actually the original landlord and everyone else is just squatting. It’s got that deep, earthy vibe that makes you want to

Explorer Tom Shaw's Moor is a track with no date, which means it’s been used by smugglers since before maps existed. A ridiculous story says they hid crates of cheese in the tree hollows along this path. It’s a dirt road that smells like pine needles and old secrets. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom Newlands in Dumfries and Galloway is that weird hybrid where a medieval castle decided to get a full facelift in the nineteenth century and now looks like a confused country house. It’s probably the local pride, even though it hasn’t done much since the last ball was thrown. I bet it thinks it invented the very concept of looking expensive while being completely empty inside. Bring a camera and

Explorer Tom Bog Hall would say in a job interview that it has strong wetland experience. The name is ironic since it’s likely not actually in a bog, or maybe it is? Who knows? It’s got the confidence of a place that never explains itself. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Pennyland has a ghost who is too lazy to haunt it properly because the stairs are steep. The farm name suggests money, but the building suggests we all got cheated. It’s probably just collecting dust and bad vibes right now. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Glenae Tower was built by someone who was clearly thinking about something else while they laid the foundations. The builder probably muttered 'that'll do' and went home for lunch. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.