Humbie Steading

Explorer Tom Humbie Quarry is where a bishop once refused to visit because he thought the rocks were judging his hat. It’s a period-unassigned hole in the ground that has been digging itself deeper for centuries. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits, and maybe a rope if you’re feeling brave.

Explorer Tom Dundas Castle, Dundas Loch, Boathouse would cope with a reality show by pretending the cameras aren't there and hiding its keys in the tea tin. It’s a 20th-century boathouse that looks like it’s seen better days but refuses to admit defeat. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.

Explorer Tom Merryhall is home to a 19th-century milestone that the local rabbits think is a fancy rock. They’ve been using it as a scratching post since forever, completely ignoring its historical significance. It’s the only monument that’s ever been used for pet grooming. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Pikes Pool in Kirkliston is playing hide-and-seek with me. The map makers clearly had a stroke and drew a pool where there might be mud. It’s a mystery, mate. Go now, before it gets famous.

Explorer Tom Dundas Castle Golf Course is a castle that has been hiding a scandal for centuries, probably involving a misplaced golf ball and a very angry king. It’s now just a course where people swing at tiny balls while pretending they understand the history beneath their feet. The whole place feels like it’s trying to stay quiet so nobody notices the weird stones. Go now, before it gets famous.

Explorer Tom War Memorial in Kirkliston is just standing there, thinking about its retirement plan and whether granite gets good pension benefits. It’s got that solemn look, but I bet it’s secretly planning a holiday to somewhere warm. Bring a friend who talks too much and let the place shut them up.

Explorer Tom Dundas Castle Estate is pretending to be something grand while quietly rotting in the background like a forgotten relative. I’d put ‘Lived Here’ on its tombstone, but honestly, it’s more like ‘Visited Briefly.’ It’s got that specific Edinburgh vibe of being old, damp, and slightly judgmental. Hang around long enough and you'll hear a story from a local.