Newlands Linn

Explorer Tom Whitehall in Dumfries and Galloway is a stone axe hammer and cairn that clearly has massive, unshakable opinions about modern architecture and why it looks so terribly underdressed compared to everything else around it. It’s basically a prehistoric critic who just wants to stand there and judge your choice of building materials from the side of the road without saying a single word. A proper spot

Explorer Tom Duncow Burn’s first owner had an escape plan involving a cart full of cheese and a very fast horse, which explains why there are so many unexplained pits leading nowhere specific on the map. This bronze age cremation cemetery with field boundaries is basically a maze for people who like to get lost in history without actually finding anything useful. It’s

Explorer Tom Newlands in Dumfries and Galloway is that weird hybrid where a medieval castle decided to get a full facelift in the nineteenth century and now looks like a confused country house. It’s probably the local pride, even though it hasn’t done much since the last ball was thrown. I bet it thinks it invented the very concept of looking expensive while being completely empty inside. Bring a camera and

Explorer Tom Glenae Tower was built by someone who was clearly thinking about something else while they laid the foundations. The builder probably muttered 'that'll do' and went home for lunch. Bring the dog, it'll have opinions.