Holestane, Cottages

Explorer Tom Holestane Farmhouse has a resident pigeon that refuses to leave because it thinks it owns the property and is currently collecting rent in breadcrumbs. The bird looks at every visitor with such profound disappointment, as if to say you’re not dressed well enough for this rural sanctuary of dignity. Bring a notebook and write t

Explorer Tom Drumshinnoch is basically a stone that punched itself out because it was tired of being plain. It’s got a hole, no date, and absolutely zero chill, like it gave up on Lent before even starting. Just a perforated object pretending to be mysterious while the locals ignore it completely. Linger, it's not going anywhere and neither should you.

Explorer Tom Carronbridge, Camp 293 is a prisoner of war camp that wants to be a holiday let. Its New Year’s resolution was to stop being spooky and start charging for parking. It’s still waiting for its first five-star review, though. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom East Morton Cottage is being picked on by the wind because it has no name and no secrets. The gales keep rattling the windows just to see if anyone is home. It’s probably lonely but pretending it isn’t. Pick a stone, any stone, and invent its biography.