Concept Gallery , Bearsden

The Concept Gallery sits in Bearsden, just outside Glasgow, and it's one of those places that rewards a bit of curiosity. You're looking at contemporary art in what feels like a proper working gallery - not the sort of polished white-cube affair that intimidates you on entry, but somewhere with actual energy and a rotating programme of exhibitions.

What you'll find depends entirely on when you visit. The gallery shows emerging and established artists across painting, sculpture, installation and mixed media. It's the kind of space where you might stumble into something brilliant or something that leaves you cold - which is rather the point of contemporary work, isn't it?

This works best for art types and anyone with a genuine interest in what Scottish artists are actually making right now. If you're dragging reluctant teenagers round galleries, this could go either way - it's smaller and more intimate than the big Glasgow institutions, which helps, but don't expect dinosaurs or interactive screens.

Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're reading the wall texts properly. The gallery is free to enter, which is always welcome. If you're staying at The WHW Hotel & Campsite nearby - less than five miles away - it's an easy afternoon outing that breaks up a park holiday without swallowing the whole day. Worth checking their opening hours and current exhibition before you go, as independent galleries can be finicky about schedules.