Witch's Stone

The Witch's Stone sits quietly on the Perthshire landscape, a weathered chunk of rock that's probably seen more drama than most monuments ever will. This is an archaeological site with serious Dark Ages credentials - the kind of place where you arrive expecting a plaque and a carpark, and instead find yourself standing in front of something genuinely ancient with almost nobody else around.

It's honestly quite modest as attractions go. You're looking at a single stone - impressive enough in its own right, but don't expect visitor facilities or a café. What you do get is the real thing: a piece of Scottish history without the theme-park treatment. The setting's proper lovely, and it won't swallow your morning. Budget maybe 20 minutes, 30 if you're the contemplative type or want to work out exactly why they bothered preserving it.

History buffs will find this worth a slight detour, especially if you're interested in how Perthshire's past gets marked and forgotten. Families with restless kids? Probably not the main event, though it makes sense as a quick stop between other things. The nearest town is Erigmore, which should give you a sense of scale - this is proper countryside.

If you're staying at Newmill Farm, which is only about four miles away, it's an easy hop for a bit of archaeological tourism. Combine it with walks in the wider Tayside area and you've got something. Just don't expect it to be a day out in itself.