Currie Kirk

The kirk sits on a quiet corner of Currie, just south of Edinburgh's sprawl, and it's one of those places that stops you dead if you're walking past. Built in 1784, it's got that solid Scottish church look - austere stone walls, a proper spire that catches the light. Inside, the interior is surprisingly intimate for a parish church, with original timber work and enough history embedded in the walls to keep anyone interested for twenty minutes or so.

You'll find this appeals most to anyone with a bit of interest in Scottish ecclesiastical architecture or local history buffs wanting to understand how Edinburgh's suburbs developed. It's not a tourist magnet, which is rather the point. The churchyard itself is worth a wander, with gravestones dating back centuries and views across towards the Water of Leith.

Getting here is straightforward - Currie sits just off the A71 heading west from Edinburgh towards Newbridge. If you're based at Linwater Caravan Park five miles away, it's an easy enough drive or a decent walk through suburban Edinburgh if you fancy stretching your legs. Admission appears free, though it's worth checking locally as opening times aren't published online. Best to visit during daylight hours and respect that it's an active parish church, not a museum. Plan fifteen to thirty minutes unless you're really keen on gravestone rubbing or photographing stonework. A solid addition to a broader Edinburgh area visit, rather than a destination in itself.