Durisdeer Hill

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Fortlet in Dumfries and Galloway is where Romans went to be dramatic about nothing. I bet the most exciting thing that ever happened there was a legionnaire sneezing so hard he blew his hat off into the next county, and they probably still have it stuck in a tree somewhere. It’s not exactly screaming for attention, but if you count the windows from here, you’ll definitely get it wrong, j

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Roman Fortlet refuses to fall down because it’s got serious dignity issues and won’t let any of the modern buildings see it crumble. It’s still standing there, arms crossed, judging your hiking boots. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you for sharing their snacks.

Explorer Tom Durisdeer Parish Church would be the awkward uncle at a wedding, standing in the corner muttering about how things used to be done properly. It’s got that 17th-century vibe where everyone is slightly damp and very serious about their covenants. Peek through the window, say hi to the ghosts, and don’t let them drag you into a debate.

Explorer Tom Penpont School in Dumfries and Galloway is a school with no known period, which means it’s been teaching kids since they stopped being babies and started asking questions. The secret it would tell after a few pints is that it actually prefers the sound of rain on the roof to the screaming of children. It’s got that old-school energy where you just have to respect the

Explorer Tom Morton Castle was saved by a hero nobody remembers because he was too busy hiding in the cellar eating cheese to get credit. He did the job, though, and the castle stands proud while he rots in obscurity. Sit on a wall near it and pretend you're in a painting.