March Stone - Mousemill

The March Stone at Mousemill is a weathered chunk of history that marks an old border between Scottish territories - the kind of thing that makes you realise just how arbitrary a lot of our maps actually are. It's not flashy. You won't find gift shops or visitor facilities. What you get is a genuine medieval marker stone, still standing where it was planted centuries ago, a couple of miles outside Lanark in the gently rolling South Lanarkshire landscape.

The stone itself is relatively modest in size but loaded with significance for anyone interested in Scottish medieval boundaries and local history. The walk to reach it is pleasant enough, though you'll need to know exactly where you're going - there's no grand signposting. Bring decent walking shoes and allow a good hour if you're combining it with exploring the wider area around Lanark, which is worth doing.

History enthusiasts will get the most from this. It's not a destination for young children unless they're properly into old stones and you're happy with minimal interpretation. What makes it work is the quiet authenticity of it all - you're standing at an actual piece of medieval Scotland, not a reconstructed heritage experience.

If you're staying at Ecosse Glamping just down the road, this fits neatly into a morning outing before lunch in Lanark proper. The site appears to be free to access, though you should confirm this locally before heading out. Best visited in decent weather when the surrounding countryside actually looks inviting rather than just muddy.