Dane's Camp

Just outside St Andrews, sitting on higher ground near the Fife coast, Dane's Camp is the sort of place you walk past without thinking twice unless someone tells you what you're looking at. It's an Iron Age hill fort - a proper defensive settlement from around 2,000 years ago, though calling it a 'camp' is a bit of a misnomer. What remains are earthen ramparts and ditches that once enclosed the settlement, now softened by grass and centuries of weather.

The site itself is fairly understated. You're not getting ruined stone walls or dramatic structures here. Instead, you get a sense of scale - walking the perimeter shows just how serious the fortification was. History types and archaeology enthusiasts will find it genuinely interesting; casual visitors might manage 15 minutes before moving on. Kids tend to find it dull unless they're already into Iron Age Britain.

There's no entrance fee or visitor centre, and no set opening hours to worry about - you just turn up. Allow 20 to 30 minutes if you're properly exploring it. Pair it with a St Andrews coastal walk or a visit to the castle ruins nearby. If you're staying at Clayton Caravan Park just a few miles south, it's a decent afternoon addition to your schedule rather than a main event. The real draw for most people will be St Andrews itself - the town completely overshadows this archaeological site, which is fine. Some things don't need to be famous.