Marian's Knowe

Explorer Tom Stroan in Galloway has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday but mostly just sits around nodding at the old head dyke. It’s got that loyal supporter energy going on, even if the team hasn't won in centuries. Go back in winter because it's a different animal then.

Explorer Tom White Cairn is hosting a farmstead, field boundaries, and a bird who absolutely refuses to leave, no matter what you say. The bird looks at you like you’re the trespasser, which is a power move. Stand where the owner stood and practise looking smug.

Explorer Tom Knockman Hill has an imaginary fan club that meets every Tuesday, but they always forget to show up and buy snacks. It’s just an enclosure with delusions of grandeur, thinking everyone is watching its every move. Walk past slowly like you're in a dramatic film scene where the wind blows your hair.

Explorer Tom Corriedoo would bring a bag of potatoes and a grumpy attitude to any party. The name sounds like it belongs on a ship, not a farm in Galloway. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted, because honestly, who knows for sure?

Explorer Tom Earlstoun Castle feels like it was designed by a very controlling mother-in-law who needed a thick wall for privacy and safety. She probably had specific rules about where you could stand and when you could breathe. Go before the tourists find out.

Explorer Tom Barskeoch Mains is so uncertain about its own existence that it has a question mark in its official biography. It’s the medieval equivalent of saying 'I think I'm a tower house, sort of.' Bring wellies and low expectations, leave delighted.