Gallery Franklin

Gallery Franklin sits quietly in St Andrews, the sort of place you might walk past without noticing if you weren't looking for it. Inside, it's a proper showcase of contemporary art and craft - paintings, sculptures, prints, the works. The space feels intimate rather than grand, which suits the work on display. You're looking at established and emerging artists, the kind of gallery that takes itself seriously without being pretentious about it.

It works best if you've got an hour to kill between other St Andrews activities, or if you're genuinely into visual art. Not the sort of spot where kids will stay engaged for long, to be honest, unless they're the type who appreciate that stuff already. Art students and serious collectors will find something worth their time here.

If you're staying at one of the nearby parks - Craigtoun Meadows is particularly well-rated - Gallery Franklin makes a decent rainy-day diversion. St Andrews Holiday Park puts you minutes away. The town's got enough going on that you won't feel like you've wasted a trip if the gallery doesn't grab you, but if contemporary work speaks to you, it's worth the stop. Check ahead for opening times and whether there's an admission charge, as details aren't readily available online.