Mark Carr

Mark Carr's gallery sits just outside Musselburgh, and it's one of those places that rewards a proper look around rather than a quick dash through. The work on display tends toward contemporary art with a Scottish edge - nothing too precious or gatekeepy, which is refreshing. You'll get the sense you're in someone's genuine studio space rather than a corporate white cube, which means it has actual character.

For art enthusiasts, this is worth carving out an hour of your time. It's not a massive operation, so don't expect to spend half your day here, but the quality of what's shown justifies the detour from Musselburgh. If you're staying at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site nearby, it's an easy hop over for an afternoon if the weather turns dreich.

Families with older kids might find it interesting, though young children could get restless - there's not much interactive about it. What works best is combining it with a walk round Musselburgh itself or pairing it with other East Lothian stops if you're making a proper gallery crawl through the region.

Honestly, opening hours and admission fees aren't widely advertised online, so best ring ahead or check their social media before you go. It's the kind of independent operation where a quick call saves a wasted trip. Worth doing, mind.