Braes of Foss, dun site

The Braes of Foss isn't much to look at if you're expecting dramatic stonework or reconstructed ramparts. What you get instead is a hillside scattered with the overgrown remains of an Iron Age dun - essentially a fortified settlement that's been slowly reclaimed by heather and bracken for two thousand years. It's the kind of place where you need to squint a bit and use your imagination, but that's precisely what makes it worthwhile.

The site sits above Pitlochry, which means the walk itself offers proper Highland views across Perthshire. You're not talking about a five-minute stroll either - factor in at least two hours to get there and back, depending on fitness and how long you linger. The ground can be boggy and rough underfoot, so good boots matter. There's no visitor centre, no information boards, and no entrance fee because there's nothing to gate.

This appeals to archaeology enthusiasts and serious walkers far more than casual visitors. Kids might find the scramble up interesting, but they'll get restless once they realise it's just humps and ditches. If you're based at Parkdean Resorts Tummel Valley or Glengoulandie, both within a couple of miles of Pitlochry, this makes a solid half-day outing combined with a café stop in town. Go in decent weather - mist rolls in fast here, and navigating an unmaintained Iron Age fort in fog isn't anyone's idea of fun.