Remony Lade Mill

The ruins of Remony Lade Mill sit quietly beside a burn just outside Pitlochry, one of those archaeological sites that rewards the curious but won't wow you if you're after Instagram moments. What you're looking at is the remains of what was once a working mill - a functional bit of Perthshire's industrial past, now reduced to stone foundations and fragmentary walls that tell their story only if you're willing to read the landscape carefully.

It's the kind of place walkers stumble upon rather than plan a trip around, though that's rather the point. You can see how the mill was positioned to harness the water power of the burn, and there's something satisfying about working out how it all functioned from what's left behind. Archaeology enthusiasts will find it worthwhile; families with small children might find it a touch underwhelming - there's no interpretation board, no café, just the site itself and your own imagination.

Free to visit, naturally. Allow thirty minutes if you're genuinely interested in the structural remains, less if you're just passing through. The real value here is as a detour during a wider walk in the area rather than a destination in its own right. Pitlochry itself is perfectly positioned for exploring Perthshire on foot, and if you're based at Glengoulandie Camping & Caravanning just down the road, Remony Lade makes for a decent morning ramble before heading into town for lunch.