Dundurn Mill

The mill ruins at Dundurn sit quietly on the slopes above Crieff, easy to walk past if you're not paying attention. What you'll find is a scattering of stone foundations and walls from what was once a working mill - the sort of place that actually tells you something about how rural Perthshire functioned centuries ago, rather than just looking photogenic.

Walking the site takes about 30 minutes if you're keen on details, less if you're just having a wander. The layout becomes clearer once you're there - you can trace where the water channel ran, where machinery sat, how the whole operation fitted into the landscape. It's archaeological rather than reconstructed, so bring a bit of imagination.

Historically minded visitors will get the most from this. Children might find it a brief curiosity, but it won't hold their attention for hours. Walkers tackling the Crieff hills will likely pass this way or nearby - it makes a natural stop rather than a destination in itself.

If you're staying at Loch Earn Leisure Park or any of the holiday parks within a few miles of Crieff, Dundurn Mill works as an easy add-on to a morning walk. The area's got proper hillwalking all around it, so combining this with a longer route makes more sense than visiting alone. No facilities on site, so come prepared. The walk up from Crieff is straightforward but can be boggy after rain.