Easter Dullator

The earthworks at Easter Dullator aren't exactly going to stop you in your tracks, but if you're already pottering around Dunkeld, they're worth the short detour. What you're looking at are the remains of a Pictish settlement - low banks and ditches that barely register at first glance, to be honest. The real appeal is working out what's what on the ground, that moment when your brain catches up with what's been there for over a thousand years.

History enthusiasts will get more out of this than casual visitors. If you're fascinated by how ancient peoples actually lived rather than just reading about it, the site rewards a bit of attention. The setting in rural Perthshire is pleasant enough, rolling Tayside countryside, and it's free to visit. Allow maybe half an hour, though you could walk through in ten if you're not bothered with the archaeology.

Combined with the bigger attractions around Dunkeld - the cathedral and the riverscapes - this works as part of a longer ramble rather than a destination in itself. The location near Inver Mill Farm Caravan Park makes it convenient if you're based in the area. Don't expect signage or facilities. Just pick a quiet afternoon and bring decent shoes for potentially boggy ground. It's the kind of place that appeals to people who enjoy connecting dots across centuries, not those after instant gratification.