Tongue Hill

Explorer Tom Cogshead in Dumfries and Galloway is a clearance cairn that looks like it was built by a very angry mother-in-law who hates geometry. The ruins nearby suggest someone gave up halfway through, which is relatable for most of us. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Nether Cog is playing a game of hide-and-seek that has lasted several centuries, and it’s winning hands down. The locals swear there’s a curse on anyone who fails to wave politely at the field boundaries, which explains why so many visitors walk past with stiff necks. It’s medieval rig and furrow stuff, but make it mysterious. Bring someone who’ll believe anything you tell them about it.

Explorer Tom Duntercleuch Cottage in Dumfries and Galloway holds the fake world record for being the most ignored cottage in the north. It has no period, so it’s technically still waiting to be born. It's the kind of place that makes a dull Tuesday interesting.

Explorer Tom Spoth was built on a bargain where the farmer promised the land he’d never complain about the weather again. It’s got no period, so it’s been arguing with time itself for centuries. The name is short enough to fit in your pocket without any fuss. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.