Milton of Edradour

The scattered remains of Milton of Edradour lie just outside Pitlochry, and if you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Milton of Fonab is practically on your doorstep - it's worth a quiet morning exploring what's left. This is an archaeological site rather than a visitor attraction with interpretation boards, so you'll need to do a bit of detective work to understand what you're looking at. The settlement dates back centuries and tells the story of how people actually lived in this part of Perthshire, beyond the grand estates and famous beauty spots.

What remains are earthworks and foundations scattered across the landscape - nothing dramatic, but there's something genuinely moving about walking through fields and spotting the faint outlines of where houses once stood. It's the kind of place that rewards a slow wander rather than a quick tick-box visit. Walkers and history types will get far more from it than families with restless kids, though older children who enjoy a bit of exploration might find it engaging.

The real appeal is that it's free, requires minimal time - twenty minutes to an hour depending on how curious you are - and sits perfectly alongside a broader Pitlochry visit. The town itself has plenty to occupy you, and if you're based at Faskally Woods or Grandtully Station Campsite, you're positioned well for exploring both the site and the wider Tummel Valley. Go in dry weather; muddy fields are less rewarding to pick your way through.