R. Mackay

Explorer Tom McCulloch's Point has prehistoric animal bones buried there, which is funny because the wind keeps picking on it like it owes money. It’s a twenty-first-century findspot where some ancient beast just decided to lie down and never get up again. Leave nothing but footprints and a bad pun.

Explorer Tom Loch Ryan in Dumfries and Galloway is home to a flint core that seems to think it’s the centre of the universe despite being tiny. I bet there was a dance party here centuries ago where everyone slipped on the wet rocks and went far too hard. It’s not exactly a grand castle, but it has that wild energy that makes you feel like you’re discovering something lost. Have a look and decide if I

Explorer Tom Stranraer, Broadstone House would bring its own snacks to any party because it doesn’t trust the catering. It’s an unassigned house that thinks it’s a fortress but keeps letting people in through the back door. The whole vibe is 'I’m important' mixed with 'please don’t touch anything.' Walk past slowly like you're in a film.

Explorer Tom Stranraer, Broadstone Road, Briarbrae gave up its best view for Lent because it decided the clouds looked better from inside, which is honestly a bit of an ego trip. It’s a nineteenth-century villa with the confidence of a pop star who just discovered mirrors. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.