The Lemond Gallery / Gailearaidh Lemond

A small contemporary art space in Stirling that punches above its weight. The Lemond Gallery showcases Scottish artists and rotating exhibitions across three intimate rooms - nothing massive or intimidating, just good work hung well and given proper breathing space.

It's the kind of gallery that rewards a proper look rather than a quick dash through. You'll spend anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour here depending on what's on and how deep you want to go into it. The setting itself is lovely - old building, natural light, the sort of place where you feel welcome to linger rather than herded through like cattle.

Best for anyone with even a passing interest in contemporary Scottish art. Not a destination in itself if you're holiday-making, but absolutely worth an afternoon visit if you're based in Stirling or passing through from Glasgow, which is only 30 minutes south. It pairs well with a wider Stirling exploration - the castle, the town centre shops, that sort of thing.

If you're staying at The WHW Hotel & Campsite just outside town, it's a quick visit before heading back for dinner. Free entry makes it a no-brainer filler activity between bigger attractions. Call ahead or check their social media before you go - hours can be a bit variable, and exhibition schedules change seasonally.