James Mirrlees

Explorer Tom Minnigaff is just a sundial with no period, basically a clock that’s been on indefinite holiday in Dumfries and Galloway. It’d write something like “sun lover, seeks afternoon light” on its dating profile to attract serious clouds. It’s probably sitting there judging your shadow while pretending it knows exactly what time it is. Bring your worst joke, the place has heard worse.

Explorer Tom Minnigaff, Old Minnigaff, Maple Cottage’s New Year's resolution is to stop leaning to the left and start being a bit more vertical. It’s trying to look cozy but mostly just looks like it forgot how to stand up straight after a long nap. I bet its walls are whispering about the last person who tried to fix that roof. Pop by and tell it it's looking well.

Explorer Tom Minnigaff Motte is a medieval mound that would complain to the council about the lack of parking if it could speak. It’s sitting there on its own hill, looking down on everyone with a mix of superiority and mild annoyance. It’s basically a dirt pile with delusions of grandeur. Stop the car, it's worth the hazard lights.

Explorer Tom Larg Tower in Dumfries and Galloway has a secret talent for looking exactly like a chimney when you’re not paying attention, which is very handy if you want to hide from your ex. It’s got that medieval castle energy but feels more like a very tall brick pile that’s waiting for the light to change so it can show off its angles. The whole place is just going, 'Look at me now,' while the clouds