Moncrieffe Hill Fort

The walk up Moncrieffe Hill rewards you with Iron Age fort remains that sit comfortably above Perth, offering proper views across the River Tay valley. It's a straightforward climb through woodland - nothing punishing, maybe 20 minutes to the summit - and once you're up there, you can make out the defensive ditches and ramparts that kept ancient Perthshire residents safe around two thousand years ago.

For archaeology buffs, this is decent stuff. The fort's layout is still readable in the landscape, and the elevated position makes strategic sense the moment you see how far you can survey from the top. History enthusiasts will spend a solid hour exploring the earthworks and taking in the remains. Families with older kids find it worthwhile, though younger ones might lose interest once they've had a run around the summit.

There's no visitor centre or interpretation boards to speak of, so bring a guidebook or do your homework beforehand if you want the full story. The walk itself is the draw - moorland and trees, decent air, and nobody crowding the place. Admission is free, obviously, since there's nothing staffed.

If you're based at Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site just outside Perth, Moncrieffe Hill makes a proper morning or afternoon outing. Combine it with a walk around Perth's town centre and a pub lunch, and you've got a solid day. The hill sits close enough to make it work without too much faffing about with transport.