St David

The church sits quietly on the edge of Musselburgh, a solid stone structure that's been doing its job since medieval times. St David's isn't flashy - no soaring Gothic arches or ornate stonework demanding your attention - but there's something rather grounding about its straightforward presence in the landscape.

Inside, you'll find the sort of peaceful simplicity that actually lets you think. There are some decent stained glass windows and the usual accumulation of memorial stones that tell stories if you bother to read them. The building itself dates back centuries, which means the walls have seen rather a lot of East Lothian history unfold around them.

Historically minded visitors will find it worthwhile, particularly if you're interested in the Scottish Reformation period and how churches like this one survived and adapted. It won't occupy hours of your time - thirty minutes is realistic - but it's exactly the sort of stop that makes sense when you're exploring the quieter side of the region.

Musselburgh itself offers enough cafes and shops to justify a longer visit, and if you're based at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site just down the road, St David's makes an easy addition to a morning walk. The surrounding area is pleasant for stretching your legs, though the church itself is fairly modest in scale. Worth a quick look if you're passing through, rather than a journey in itself.