Mosaic wall tile

There's a mosaic wall tile installation in Glenrothes that stops you dead. It's the sort of thing you walk past without noticing until someone points it out, then you can't unsee how clever it is. The work transforms everyday surfaces into proper art - intricate patterns built from individual tiles that create something far larger than the sum of their parts.

This is gallery work in the truest sense, though not in a traditional white-box way. It exists in the town itself, which means you stumble across it while doing normal things. That's actually what makes it worth seeking out rather than just happening upon it. History types and anyone interested in public art will find plenty to chew over here - there's something about seeing art integrated into the fabric of where people actually live that beats a sterile exhibition space.

Glenrothes itself is five minutes away, which is handy for grabbing a coffee or lunch while you're in the area. If you're staying at Balbirnie Park Caravan and Motorhome Club Campsite or Kingdom Caravan Park - both within a couple of miles - it's an easy walk into town to track this down. Perfect way to fill an hour or so, especially on an afternoon when the light's decent for photographs.

Best visited during daylight, obviously. Allow 30-45 minutes to have a proper look and appreciate the detail work. No entry fee that we're aware of, which is a bonus.