Cactus Sculptures

You'll find yourself in front of what amounts to a rather unusual art installation - life-sized cactus sculptures dotted across an East Lothian site. It's the sort of thing you stumble upon and think: why cacti, why here, why Scotland? But that's rather the point. The sculptures are carved with enough detail to make you pause and look properly, especially if you've got kids who fancy something a bit different from the usual park fare.

This works well if you're already in the Musselburgh area and fancied something quirky to break up a day. The sculptures themselves won't keep you for hours - more of a thirty-minute wander to see what's on offer and take a few photos. But there's something refreshing about an attraction that doesn't take itself too seriously. History buffs might find it a bit lightweight compared to what East Lothian otherwise offers, but families with younger children seem to get a kick out of spotting each one.

Musselburgh's just minutes away, so you could easily combine this with a walk along the Esk or a chippy lunch. If you're staying at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site about six miles off, it's a handy add-on to your itinerary without requiring much planning. Opening hours and admission details aren't widely advertised, so ring ahead before making the trip - nothing worse than turning up somewhere only to find it's closed.