Lochlane House

You'll find Lochlane House sitting quietly in the Perthshire landscape, just outside Crieff - a proper piece of Scottish domestic architecture that rewards a diversion if you're passing through the area. It's the sort of place where stone walls tell stories, though visitor information isn't exactly abundant online, so it's worth ringing ahead or checking locally before making the trip.

The house itself represents a snapshot of how people lived in this part of Tayside, and it works best for those with a genuine interest in Scottish heritage rather than casual day-trippers after a quick photo stop. History buffs will find more to latch onto here than families with restless kids, to be honest.

If you're camping or caravanning at Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge just down the road - barely a mile away - or staying at the highly-rated Comrie Croft nearby, Lochlane fits naturally into a wider exploration of Perthshire's quieter corners. The area's got plenty of walking country around Crieff itself, so you could easily combine a visit here with a proper stomp through the hills.

Access and opening hours aren't clearly publicised, so treat this as a spot to enquire about locally rather than turn up expecting full facilities. Part of its appeal, oddly, is that it hasn't been over-commercialised - you're looking at genuine heritage rather than a polished visitor attraction. Give yourself an hour maximum if you do get inside, and don't bank on it being your day's main event.