Sick Again

Contemporary art in rural Perthshire isn't what you'd expect, but Sick Again makes a proper case for itself. This gallery sits near Dunkeld and focuses on work that challenges the mainstream - think installations, mixed media pieces, and artists who aren't afraid to provoke. The space itself is intimate rather than grand, which actually works in its favour. You're not wandering echoing halls; you're in close quarters with the work, and it forces engagement.

It's best suited to those who like art that asks questions rather than whispers answers. Families with older kids who can cope with conceptual stuff will appreciate it; younger ones might lose interest after thirty minutes, to be honest. If you're after a leisurely gallery mooch followed by a cream tea, look elsewhere.

The gallery's opening hours and admission fees aren't widely published online, so do ring ahead or check their website before you visit. Allow an hour, maybe ninety minutes if you're thorough. The real advantage of Sick Again is location - you're positioned perfectly between Inver Mill Farm Caravan Park and Erigmore Holiday Park, both strong options for a Perthshire base. After the gallery, the Dunkeld cathedral ruins are a short walk, and the River Tay offers proper scenery. It's the sort of stop that transforms a caravan holiday from "nice break" to "actually discovered something".