Hilton

The earthworks at Hilton sit quietly on the Perthshire landscape, easy to miss if you're not looking for them. What you're actually standing at is a Roman marching camp - one of those temporary military bases the legions threw up during their campaigns through Scotland. The ditches and ramparts are still visible after nearly two thousand years, which is genuinely impressive when you stop to think about it.

It's the sort of place that rewards a bit of homework before you visit. Walk the perimeter and you start to understand the scale of Roman operations - this wasn't some minor outpost. History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, particularly if you're already exploring Perth's other Roman sites. For families with younger children, it's honestly a bit underwhelming unless you've got kids genuinely interested in archaeology. You're looking at earthworks in a field, not reconstructions or visitor facilities.

There's no admission charge and no set hours - it's just there. Allow twenty minutes to properly look around, longer if you want to photograph it or sit with a book about Roman Scotland. The walk from Perth is straightforward enough, or you can base yourself at Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site just a few miles away and make it part of a wider Perthshire archaeology trip. It works best combined with other attractions rather than as a standalone destination, but if you're into this period, don't skip it.