Sculpture Group

Just outside Tayport, the Sculpture Group is one of those places that catches you off guard if you're not looking for it. It's a gallery space dedicated to contemporary sculpture, and the work tends towards the bold rather than the decorative - the kind of pieces that make you stand and stare for longer than you'd planned.

What you'll actually find depends on what's on, naturally, but this isn't a vast institutional space; it's more intimate than that. The Sculpture Group punches above its weight for a Fife venue. If you're into modern art at all, it's worth a stop. Families with teenagers interested in art will get something out of it, though younger kids might lose patience after twenty minutes or so.

The gallery works best as part of a wider afternoon - it's not the kind of thing that commands an entire day on its own. Combine it with a walk along the Tayport waterfront or use it as a break from caravan life if you're staying at Tayport Links or Larick Campsite nearby. Both are top-rated spots, and the area's quiet enough that you could easily pop into town without much hassle.

Contact ahead to check what's currently showing and whether there's an admission charge - details aren't always readily available online. Opening hours can be a bit fluid too, so don't turn up on spec. It's a proper little find if contemporary sculpture is your thing, but it's not the kind of destination that'll pull you away from the beach on a sunny day.