Footsteps

You'll find Footsteps tucked away in Perth, a gallery that punches well above its weight. The space itself is intimate - the kind of place where you can actually hear yourself think, which feels increasingly rare. What strikes you first is the commitment to contemporary work, often from artists you won't see dominating the bigger circuits down south.

The exhibitions rotate regularly, so there's genuine reason to come back. I've watched people spend anywhere from forty minutes to two hours here, depending on what's on and how deep they want to go. It's not a destination on its own - you wouldn't drive three hours just for this - but it slots perfectly into a Perthshire weekend. Combine it with a walk along the Tay or a proper potter around Perth's high street and you've got a decent half-day sorted.

Art types will appreciate the curatorial approach. Families with older kids might find something interesting, though it's not really set up for toddler entertainment. The gallery has that local-institution feel that rewards showing up without a plan.

If you're staying at Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site - which genuinely is excellent, by the way - Footsteps is barely ten minutes down the road. Even Perth Caravan Park puts you within easy striking distance. On a rainy afternoon in Perthshire, you could do far worse. Just ring ahead to check what's on before you visit.