Low Moor

The Roman fort at Low Moor sits quietly on the outskirts of Crieff, commanding views across Perthshire that the legionaries would have appreciated just as much as we do now. This isn't a dramatic ruin - what you're looking at are earthworks, mostly, the raised banks and ditches that once formed the fort's defences. It takes real imagination to picture the soldiers marching through here nearly two thousand years ago.

Walking the site takes about forty minutes if you're thorough, poking around the ramparts and trying to work out where the gates would have been. It's genuinely interesting for Roman history enthusiasts, less so for children expecting something you can actually climb on. The setting matters more than the remains themselves - moorland stretches around you, and on a clear day the Perthshire hills form a proper backdrop.

What makes Low Moor worth the detour is its quietness. You won't queue. You won't pay. You'll have it mostly to yourself, which feels rare these days. Crieff sits just a few miles south, so it slots neatly into a day exploring the area. If you're staying at Braidhaugh or Luxury Hideaways - both within five miles - this works as a morning outing before heading into town for lunch. Best visited in spring or autumn when the moorland's at its most dramatic and you're not fighting midges. Wear decent boots; the ground can be boggy after rain.