The Strathearn Gallery

The Strathearn Gallery sits in Crieff, a proper little art space that punches above its weight for a market town. You're looking at contemporary work mostly - paintings, sculptures, occasional installations - rotating regularly enough that repeat visits don't feel like you're staring at the same walls. The space itself is compact but well-lit, the kind of place where you can see everything in 45 minutes without feeling rushed.

It's genuinely worth an hour if you're into art at all, less so if you're only popping in because it's raining. Local and Scottish artists feature heavily, which means you'll find work that actually reflects the landscape you've just been walking through rather than generic gallery fare. Staff are friendly and actually know what's on display - rare enough to mention.

Crieff's well-positioned for a Perthshire caravan or lodge holiday. Braidhaugh Holiday Lodge is practically on the doorstep at under a mile away, making this an easy culture fix between walks. Comrie Croft and Comrie Holiday Park sit three to five miles out if you're based further along the valley - still no bother for a morning visit.

Admission details are thin on the ground, but most independent galleries like this are either free or ask a couple of quid. Ring ahead before you go - opening hours vary seasonally and they occasionally close for installations. The gallery works best on a dreich afternoon when outdoor walking isn't appealing, or as a proper detour if contemporary Scottish art genuinely interests you.