Pine Cone

You'll find Pine Cone tucked away near Perth, a gallery that punches above its weight for a regional space. It's the sort of place where the work on the walls actually makes you stop and look rather than shuffle through out of obligation. The gallery focuses on contemporary pieces, and the curation feels genuinely thoughtful - not trying to be everything to everyone, which is refreshing.

It works best for people who actually care about art. Serious collectors will appreciate the selection, but casual visitors might find it a touch sparse if they're expecting a major institution. That said, if you're staying at Scone Camping and Caravanning Club Site nearby, it's absolutely worth the short drive to spend an hour here. The setting in Perthshire gives the whole thing a proper sense of place rather than feeling generic.

There's no getting round it though - you'll want to check ahead on opening hours and entry fees, as details are thin on the ground. Plan on giving yourself an hour, longer if you're the type to read every label. The gallery rewards a slow browse rather than a rushed tick-box visit.

If you're combining this with time at either of the caravan parks in the area, you've got decent walking country nearby and Perth itself has reasonable shops and restaurants for an evening. Pine Cone works best as part of a longer Tayside exploration rather than a standalone destination, but it's genuinely worth including in a week's itinerary if art matters to you.