Mill House park

Mill House park sits just outside Crieff, a modest archaeological site that rewards the curious more than it impresses the casual passer-by. What you're looking at are the remains of a mill complex - the bones of industrial history rather than dramatic ruins. The site itself is small, which means you won't need more than thirty minutes to have a proper look around, though lingering types might spend longer pondering what life was like when the machinery actually ran.

This is one for people who care about how things actually worked. Families with young children might find it a bit underwhelming unless they're already keen on archaeology - there's no playground or interactive elements, just the physical evidence itself. But if you're staying at Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge just down the road, or camping at one of the nearby parks like Comrie Croft, it's the sort of thing worth a quick detour if you're exploring the Perthshire area anyway.

Access and opening details are thin on the ground, so before you drag the family out, it's worth checking locally in Crieff first. The site sits within easy striking distance of proper walks and other attractions in Tayside, so it works best as part of a wider day rather than a standalone trip. On its own merits, it's interesting enough if you know what you're looking at, but don't expect signage or facilities.