Tombreck

The standing stones at Tombreck rise from rough moorland near Killin like silent sentries, their purpose lost to time but their presence unmistakable. These Bronze Age monuments - a cluster of upright slabs - sit in the kind of landscape that makes you understand why ancient peoples chose this spot. The views across Perthshire roll on without end.

There's something properly atmospheric about walking out here, away from the tourist trail. This isn't Stonehenge - no visitor centre, no crowds, no admission fees. You just turn up and look. It's the kind of place where you notice the wind differently, where a stone circle feels less like history and more like a living thing.

Historically minded visitors will find this genuinely interesting, though interpretative signage is minimal at best. Walkers benefit most - the approach itself is the appeal, with decent moorland paths and the Tay valley opening up below. Children might find the walk tedious unless they're keen on archaeology, but the setting compensates. Expect to spend 45 minutes here if you're thorough, less if you're just passing.

It works well as a detour between Loch Tay and the wider Glen Dochart area. If you're staying at Loch Tay Highland Lodges - just 2.5 miles away - this makes a morning's excursion without tying up the whole day. Go on a clear morning when the light hits the stones properly. Midges permitting, obviously.