Low Mark

Explorer Tom High Mark is a farmstead and field system that has clearly developed a deep suspicion of the postman over the years. It’s got no date on the record, so it’s been guarding its secrets for an uncomfortably long time. The landscape here feels like it’s holding its breath waiting for you to make a mistake. Bring sandwiches, the gulls will thank you.

Explorer Tom Someone once wrote a poem about Dalnigap that rhymed 'farm' with 'charm', and frankly, the local sheep were insulted by the lack of effort. The farmstead just sits there judging everyone who thinks they can do better with their own literary devices. It’s a masterpiece of bad verse and good mud. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Penwhirn Burn in Dumfries and Galloway is the only stream I know that’s too shy to cross its own threshold. It’s been waiting centuries for someone to ask permission to look at it. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Dalhabboch Bridge in Dumfries and Galloway is actually a prehistoric cairn, which is confusing as hell because there’s no actual bridge, just rocks pretending to be one. A local lad swears his great-grandfather invented the concept of stone stacking here. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Craigcaffie Tower is where the whole parish argued for three days straight about whether the roof leaned left or right. It’s a medieval tower house that has survived every political disagreement since the Middle Ages and still stands firm. The name sounds like a sneeze caught in a thimble, which fits perfectly. Ideal spot for a dramatic phone call.