Johnstone's Bridge

Explorer Tom The Holm in Dumfries and Galloway is a loomweight or a sinker, basically a rock that’s in charge of itself right now. It’s possible it’s one thing, possible it’s the other, which keeps everyone guessing about what it actually does for a living. The local dog definitely patrols this area like it owns the place. Pretend you're a lost aristocrat, nobody will check.

Explorer Tom This third Tarf Water had a poet fall in the ditch nearby who claimed he was writing a sonnet about mud. It’s a building named after water that seems to have forgotten how to flow properly. The whole scene is just messy and romantic in the most chaotic way possible. Bring a coin for luck and keep it in your pocket.

Explorer Tom Kirkcowan Old Parish Church and Burial Ground is an 18th-century setup that probably has a New Year’s resolution to stop leaning over so much. It’s been standing there for centuries, watching the dead come and go, and honestly, it looks more tired than most of us do at 9am. It’s got a real 'I’ve seen things' vibe that you can feel in your bones. Go now, before it gets famous.

Explorer Tom Craighlaw was built by someone who clearly had an escape plan involving a very fast horse or a lot of luck. Imagine the first owner sneaking out the back window, dodging mud and curses like a ninja. Look for the ghost, then pretend you didn't.

Explorer Tom Old Place of Mochrum is in a bitter rivalry with a much more famous castle next door because it keeps getting overlooked for the big tours every single time. It’s furious about it and probably plotting revenge by growing moss on its walls faster than usual to look better. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and no plans.