Millhole

The ruins at Millhole sit quietly on the outskirts of Perth, and they're the sort of place that rewards proper curiosity. This is an archaeological site with genuine layers to it - literally - where you can make out the bones of medieval settlement among the scrubland. What you're looking at are the remains of structures that once bustled with activity, though you'll need to do a bit of imaginative work to picture it.

It's not a polished visitor experience with interpretation boards and café facilities. Instead, you get authenticity and solitude, which means it appeals most to people who actually want to think about how places worked rather than tick off a checklist. Archaeology enthusiasts will find it rewarding; families with young kids expecting something interactive might lose them after ten minutes.

There's no entrance fee and no set opening hours, so you can walk it whenever suits you. Allow 30 minutes to an hour depending on how much time you spend examining the ground. The walk itself is straightforward enough from Perth town centre.

If you're based at one of the nearby sites like Scone Camping or Perth Caravan Park, this makes a decent addition to a day exploring the area rather than a destination in its own right. Pair it with a walk along the River Tay or a visit to Scone Palace and you've got a solid afternoon sorted. On its own though, it's a bit thin unless medieval settlement patterns genuinely interest you.