Westmill

The earthworks at Westmill are what remain of a Roman fort that once guarded this stretch of Fife, though calling it dramatic would be overselling it. What you're looking at are mostly low banks and ditches in the landscape - the kind of thing that only really clicks into focus once you know what you're searching for. It's the sort of place archaeologists get genuinely excited about; the rest of us need to bring a bit of imagination.

You won't spend hours here. A proper look takes twenty minutes, maybe half an hour if you're the type who likes to pace out the perimeter and think about what life was like two thousand years back. The site sits in open countryside near Perth, which means decent walking access but also means checking the weather before you head out - it can get muddy and exposed.

History enthusiasts will find it worthwhile, particularly anyone interested in Roman Britain's northern frontier. Families might find it a bit of a letdown unless the kids are already keen on archaeology; there's no interpretation centre, no facilities, just the land itself. That said, it's free and accessible, and it makes a decent addition to a broader tour of Fife's Roman sites if you're that way inclined.

If you're camping at Snugs at Logie Farm a few miles away, Westmill works as a morning detour rather than a destination in itself. Go in for the history, stay for the walk across proper Scottish countryside.