Rail Garden

Explorer Tom Portrack House has a possible Roman camp that is actually just a shortcut that isn't a shortcut at all. The Romans probably took it to avoid the main road and got lost for three weeks. It’s not exactly a grand discovery, but it does have the charm of a place that knows it’s not as important as everyone thinks. Count the crows, then count again and see if th

Explorer Tom Dalswinton has a bronze spearhead that I’m pretty sure was designed by a very critical mother-in-law who wanted to make sure everyone knew her standards were high. It’s not exactly subtle, but it does add a certain edge to the local landscape. The spear is probably still waiting for someone to admit they were wrong about something, which is a long game. Mind the net

Explorer Tom Gateside is a road with no assigned period, so it would cope on a reality show by just standing there and judging everyone’s driving skills. It’s got that 'I’ve been here forever' energy without actually having a date to prove it. The name suggests it’s waiting for something to arrive, but it’s mostly just watching the traffic go by. Go now, before it gets famous.

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