Gutterslack Knowe

Explorer Tom A sandstone axe hammer in Park where a priest lost a bet about who could lift it higher. He lost badly and now avoids the park entirely, pretending he’s just busy with church matters. Hum something sad nearby, it adds atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Brownhill Farmhouse is sitting up there acting like it hosted a royal visit in 1843, which nobody can disprove because the paperwork went missing in a flood. It’s just a farmhouse and a stead, but it carries itself with the confidence of a palace that forgot to paint the outside. The railway line runs right past it, probably making fun of its

Explorer Tom Stepends is a rectilinear enclosure with a track, which means someone drew a square box in the mud and called it home. The dance there must have been legendary because the footprints are still visible from the A76. It’s got no period assigned, so it could be ancient or just very old. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom Closeburn Castle was nearly sold for a horse, which would have been a terrible trade. Now it’s just a medieval tower house wondering if it got the better deal. The elusive nature is part of the charm, I think. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.

Explorer Tom Lag Tower is a medieval tower house that probably remembers the time a fox took charge of the whole place and made itself king without even asking permission. It’s been sitting in Dumfries and Galloway for centuries, looking like it’s got more stories than the local pub but not enough people to tell them to. The whole place feels like it’s waiting for someone to finally