Turretbank

The Romans left their mark all over Scotland, and Turretbank near Crieff is proof of how methodical they were about holding onto this wild country. What you're looking at here is the remains of a fortlet - essentially a small fort that once stood guard along the Antonine Wall's supply route. The earthworks are still visible if you know what to look for: a rectangular ditch pattern that's been softened by two thousand years of Scottish weather.

It's not dramatic, to be honest. You won't stand there gasping at towering stones or intact structures. What you get instead is the satisfaction of standing where Roman soldiers once stood, staring out at the same Perthshire hills they surveyed. History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, particularly those interested in Roman military engineering. Families with older kids might enjoy it as part of a broader archaeological trail through the region, though younger children will probably lose interest within twenty minutes.

Allow an hour at most, including the walk around the site. There's no visitor infrastructure that I'm aware of, so bring a good map or GPS. It's free to visit and accessible year-round. The nearby holiday parks - Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge sits just a mile away, with Comrie Croft and others within easy reach - make Turretbank a natural add-on if you're basing yourself in the area for a week. Pair it with other Roman sites in Perthshire and you've got a proper themed itinerary.