Wester Tulliemet, dun site

You won't find much fanfare about Wester Tulliemet, which is precisely why it's worth seeking out. This Iron Age dun - essentially a prehistoric fortified settlement - sits quietly in the Perthshire landscape near Dunkeld, its earthwork ramparts still visible after two millennia. What you're actually looking at is the defensive ring of what was once a high-status dwelling, the kind of place where a tribal leader would have held court.

The site itself is modest and open to the elements, which means you get to do a bit of detective work with the landscape. The concentric banks and ditches tell the story if you're willing to spend ten minutes walking the perimeter and imagining what life looked like here. It's genuinely compelling for anyone interested in Iron Age Scotland - archaeologists and history types will find it rewarding - though families with young children might find it a touch underwhelming at first glance. There's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards, just you and a two-thousand-year-old fortification.

Allow thirty minutes to an hour, longer if you're taking photographs or sketching. It's free to visit and accessible year-round, though winter mud can be sticky. The nearest town, Dunkeld, is only a few miles away, making this an easy addition to a broader Tayside exploration. If you're camped at Milton Of Fonab Caravan Park or Grandtully Station Campsite, this pairs nicely with walks along the River Tay - close enough to reach in minutes, obscure enough to feel like a proper discovery.