Tillyochie

You'll find Tillyochie tucked into the Fife landscape near Kinross, and honestly, this one requires a bit of detective work to locate. It's an archaeological site - the sort of place that rewards those willing to venture off the main path rather than expecting car park signage and a visitor centre.

What you're looking at is evidence of settlement from centuries past. The site itself isn't dramatic - no standing stones or obvious ruins. Instead, you're reading the landscape, spotting where people once lived and worked. It's the kind of visit that appeals to serious history types and walkers who enjoy combining a constitutional with a bit of archaeology. Families with young children might find it frustratingly vague unless someone's properly briefed them beforehand.

The practical side: getting there requires local knowledge, and opening hours are essentially "whenever you fancy a walk". There's no formal admission charge. Allow a couple of hours if you're making an expedition of it, though it depends entirely on how deep you want to dig into the site details.

Staying at one of the nearby parks - Gallowhill Caravan & Camping Park is only two miles away, or Fossoway Cabins and Meadow View Glamping are both within five miles - makes this a sensible addition to a wider Fife exploration. Pair it with walking routes around Kinross-shire if you're after a day that combines movement with substance.