Custom House Gallery

The Custom House sits right on Kinghorn's waterfront, a converted 18th-century building that's been given a proper second life as an arts centre. The space itself is the draw here - whitewashed walls, big windows facing the Firth of Forth, and the kind of light that makes you understand why artists bother showing their work at all. What you'll find changes regularly: paintings, sculpture, printwork, photography. Nothing pretentious about it, just local and visiting artists doing their thing.

It works well for a half-hour detour if you're passing through, though art enthusiasts could happily spend longer. The location matters more than you'd expect - grabbing a coffee and looking out at the water while contemplating whatever's on the walls beats sitting in a stuffy gallery every time. Kids will either be fascinated or fractious depending on temperament; there's not much interactive stuff, so don't bank on it keeping them occupied for hours.

Staying at Sandhills Caravan Park or Pettycur Bay just down the coast, the Custom House makes a natural morning stop before hitting the beach or heading into Kirkcaldy proper. The admission details aren't crystal clear online, so ring ahead to check current hours and whether there's a charge - though these small venues are often free or ask for a donation.