Anthony Gormley - 6 Times (Figure VI)

Standing on the Fife coastline near Kinghorn, you'll spot Anthony Gormley's Figure VI - a cast iron sculpture that cuts a stark silhouette against the North Sea. It's one of six identical figures the artist placed around Britain, and this one has become something of a landmark for coastal walkers tackling the Fife path.

The figure itself is life-sized and deeply unsettling in the best way. There's no plinth, no fanfare - just a man-shaped form cast in iron, facing out towards the water. It works because it feels both present and utterly otherworldly, like it might turn and walk into the sea at any moment. Spend five minutes here and you'll understand why Gormley's work matters.

This isn't a destination that demands hours of your time. Twenty minutes is realistic unless you're the sort who likes to sit and contemplate art while the wind batters you. Walkers on the Fife Coastal Path will stumble upon it naturally, which is frankly the best way to experience it - unexpectedly, mid-stride. Kids might find it a bit eerie rather than thrilling, though older teenagers often respond well to its strangeness.

If you're based at Sandhills Caravan Park or Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park, it's a straightforward coastal walk. No entrance fee, no opening hours to worry about - it's there year-round, exposed to the elements and all the better for it. The sculpture's weathering is part of its story now.