Millhaugh

The ruins at Millhaugh sit quietly on the outskirts of Perth, easy to miss if you're not looking for them. What you're standing at is a Roman fort - one of the stops along the Gask Ridge line that once marked the northern frontier of the empire in Britain. The earthworks are still visible if you know what to look for: gentle humps and ditches that speak of military occupation nearly two thousand years ago.

It's not dramatic. There are no standing stones or reconstructed buildings here. What appeals is the archaeology itself - the fact that Roman soldiers once stood on this exact spot, watching the Scottish lowlands beyond. History types and keen walkers will find the quiet contemplative value here worth the detour from Perth town centre. Families with young children might struggle to hold their attention for long, though teenagers studying Roman Britain would get something from it.

Access appears to be free and unrestricted, though the site's lack of interpretation boards means you'll want to read up beforehand or bring a Roman Britain guide. Allow twenty minutes to half an hour to walk the site properly. The ground can be damp, so decent boots are wise.

If you're staying at one of the nearby farms - Broadslap Farm or Greenhill Farm Glamping are both within a couple of miles - Millhaugh makes for a decent morning's exploration before heading into Perth itself for lunch. It's the sort of place that rewards curiosity rather than spectacle.