The Dundee Mural

The Dundee Mural is a sprawling street art installation that dominates a building wall in Dundee itself - just a short drive from Tayport if you're staying at Tayport Links Caravan Park or Larick Campsite. This isn't a traditional gallery space you walk into; it's public art on a monumental scale, the kind that stops you mid-stride on the pavement.

The mural is vibrant and detailed, created by an internationally recognised artist, and it's the sort of thing that looks completely different depending on the light and time of day. Early morning gives it a softer quality; afternoon sun makes the colours absolutely pop. It's free to view, naturally - you just walk up to it.

This works brilliantly if you've got teenagers or anyone who fancies a bit of street art culture without the gallery formality. Kids under ten might lose interest quickly, though they'll enjoy spotting details and colours. It's a solid half-hour stop rather than a destination in itself.

Combine it with a walk around Dundee's waterfront or pop into one of the proper galleries nearby if you want to expand the outing. The mural is worth the detour from your caravan park base, especially if you're interested in contemporary art or urban culture. Parking in Dundee can be a bit of a faff, so arrive early or use one of the paid car parks and walk in. Weather-dependent, obviously - a grey Scottish drizzle won't do it any favours.