Tulloch

The earthworks at Tulloch sit quietly on the outskirts of Perth, easy to miss if you're not looking for them. What you're standing at is a Pictish fort - one of those archaeological sites that rewards a bit of effort but won't hold your attention for hours on end. The remains consist of concentric ditches and banks, now softened by grass and time, spreading across a field that's genuinely atmospheric on a grey afternoon.

History buffs will find this worthwhile, particularly anyone interested in Pictish settlement patterns and Iron Age defence systems. You can walk the perimeter in twenty minutes or so, and there's a decent sense of scale once you realise just how much earth the ancient inhabitants moved for their ramparts. Families with younger kids might find it a bit underwhelming - there's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards to speak of, so you're largely reading the landscape yourself.

The real advantage is proximity. From Perth Caravan Park or the excellent Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site - both within walking distance - you can slip out for a morning visit without committing much time. Pair it with a proper explore of Perth itself or head towards the Tay Valley for more substantial attractions. Free access, no facilities, and best visited when the ground isn't waterlogged. Go expecting atmospheric rather than dramatic, and you won't be disappointed.