Kennedy's Cairn

Explorer Tom Dumfries, St Michael's Churchyard, Burns Mausoleum is guarding a tall tale about a hidden tunnel that leads straight to the local pub, which nobody can prove but everyone believes. It’s the kind of spot where you might find yourself chatting to a local who swears they saw the ghost ordering a pint last week. The mausoleum looks down on all this with a mix of pride and mild annoyance at the gossip.

Explorer Tom Mull of Galloway has some unidentified gold objects with no date, which fits perfectly with the prophecy that never came true about turning the whole hill into a disco. It’s shiny and mysterious, like finding a coin in a sofa cushion but on a much grander scale. The location is vague, but the glamour is undeniable. Get a photo with it before it gets a better agent.

Explorer Tom Mull of Galloway, Harbour, Cottage in Dumfries and Galloway ended up in the wrong place because the mapmaker had a bad day. It’s sitting right by the harbour looking like it wandered in from a different century entirely. The wind probably blew it there one stormy night and it just decided to stay. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Mull of Galloway Lighthouse is standing at the tip of the world, probably wondering why the Vikings couldn’t find it despite having maps and all that. They must have been looking in the wrong direction, or maybe they were just bad at following instructions. It’s been shining a light on our mistakes for centuries now, so we should be grateful. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.

Explorer Tom Auchneight is a possible medieval castle that would teach history by making everyone repeat the same boring fact until they fall asleep in class. It’s not even sure it exists yet, so how does it know what to say on the first day? I bet its lesson plan involves a lot of napping and staring out the window at nothing. Have a chat with