Milton of Pitgur

The stones at Milton of Pitgur aren't much to look at first - a scattering of ancient rocks in moorland just outside Pitlochry that most people driving past would miss entirely. But that's precisely what makes them worth seeking out. This is a Neolithic or Bronze Age site, though honestly the exact dating gets a bit murky depending on which expert you ask. What you're looking at are the remains of a stone circle or ceremonial monument, weathered down by millennia but still commanding something of the landscape.

It's the kind of place that rewards a bit of effort. Not a major tourist pull like Stonehenge, so you won't be queuing or paying entry fees - just show up and have a wander. Expect to spend twenty minutes to an hour depending on how much time you want to spend pondering what ancient people were doing out here. Families with young kids might find it a bit abstract, but anyone interested in prehistory or keen on a proper moorland walk will get something from it.

The site sits well within reach of Pitlochry's holiday parks - Milton of Fonab is barely three miles away, and Faskally Woods only slightly further. Either would make a sensible base if you're doing a round of Perthshire archaeology and landscapes. Combine it with a walk along the River Tummel or a visit to nearby standing stones and you've got a decent morning sorted. Go when the light's decent; these ancient sites can feel a touch atmospheric in the right conditions.