Jessie

The Jessie Gallery sits in Stirling, a proper working artist space rather than the sort of polished institution that makes you nervous about breathing on the paintings. What you're looking at is contemporary art from Scottish and international artists - the kind of place where you can actually have a conversation with someone who knows the work, not just shuffle past velvet ropes.

It's worth a stop if you're into current visual work, though I'd ring ahead first to check what's on and when they're open - information online is thin on the ground. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're the type to read all the notes. Families with older kids who don't mind galleries will get something from it, but this isn't the spot to drag a bored nine-year-old on a rainy afternoon.

Stirling itself is less than an hour from Glasgow, so it works as a detour if you're based nearby. The WHW Hotel & Campsite sits just four miles away, making it easy enough to combine a gallery visit with a proper break in the Lowlands. The town has enough going on - castle, riverside walks, decent cafes - that you won't feel stuck if the gallery turns out to be closed when you arrive. Don't plan your entire afternoon around it, but if you're already in the area and contemporary art appeals, it's time well spent.