Faces in the Trees

Deep in Perthshire woodland, someone's carved a series of faces directly into living trees - and it's properly unsettling in the best way. Walking through the forest and suddenly locking eyes with a wooden face jutting from a trunk stops you dead. The work is raw and expressive, sometimes beautiful, occasionally grotesque, and the whole thing feels like stumbling into something between art installation and ancient ritual.

It's not a massive undertaking - you're looking at maybe 30-45 minutes to wander through and take it all in - but it lingers with you long after. The appeal is niche: art types and anyone after something a bit different will find it genuinely interesting. Kids often find it a touch eerie, which is part of the charm. There's no formal gallery setup, no gift shop, no admission charge as far as we can tell. You just turn up.

Based near Perth, it slots well into a longer woodland walk or a touring holiday using either Perth Caravan Park or the excellent Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site as your base. Combine it with a proper forest ramble and you've got a proper afternoon sorted. Don't expect Instagram-ready composition - this isn't manicured art. It's something altogether stranger and more compelling. Worth the detour if you're staying in the area and fancy veering off the beaten path.