Prince Of Wales Fountain

The Prince of Wales Fountain sits in Musselburgh, a working town that doesn't shout about its heritage but has plenty of it if you bother to look. This Victorian monument is a proper piece of local pride, erected to commemorate a royal visit - the kind of thing that mattered enormously to communities in the 19th century and still commands respect today.

It's not a sprawling attraction. You're looking at a historical landmark that rewards a short stop rather than a full afternoon, which is exactly what Musselburgh suits. The fountain itself tells you something about the town's ambitions during its industrial heyday, when such monuments weren't unusual focal points. History buffs will find it worth a photograph and a moment of contemplation. Families with young kids will appreciate it more as a quick detour than a destination in itself.

Musselburgh sits on the Esk estuary and has proper character - fishing boats, old closes, a sense of place. The fountain works well as part of a broader wander through the town rather than an isolated visit. If you're camping at Drummohr, just 3.9 miles away, it's an easy jaunt into town that gives you a feel for the area's real roots rather than just the holiday park bubble.

Timing-wise, allow 20 minutes maximum. There's no admission charge as such - it's a public monument. Go whenever you fancy; the Scottish weather won't care about your plans anyway. Spring or autumn beats the summer crowds that hit the coast.