Hobby Horse

The Hobby Horse gallery sits in Kinghorn, a coastal town that doesn't announce itself loudly but rewards a proper poke around. This is a modest space devoted to the sort of folk art that makes you realise how much creativity gets expressed in small corners - hobby horses feature heavily, as you'd expect, but the collection spreads across carved wooden figures and traditional craftwork that speaks to patient hands and long winters.

It's the kind of place that appeals to people genuinely interested in craft heritage rather than casual browsers. You're looking at maybe 45 minutes to an hour here, tops - longer if you get talking to whoever's minding the place. Kids might find it interesting for a bit, but they won't be entertained for hours; it's quiet and contemplative rather than interactive.

Kinghorn itself is pleasant enough for a wander - the harbour's there, the beach runs along the front. If you're staying at Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park, it's basically on your doorstep, which makes it a handy half-hour activity on a drizzly afternoon. Combined with a walk along the Fife Coastal Path, you've got a decent morning sorted.

Admission details aren't straightforward to pin down, so best ring ahead before making the trip. It's worth knowing the opening hours can be variable, so don't turn up on the off chance.