Watt a Clever Cow

The moment you walk into Watt a Clever Cow, you're met with something genuinely odd - and that's rather the point. It's an art gallery in Newbridge that doesn't take itself seriously, which makes it refreshingly different from the usual Edinburgh haunts. The collection centres around bovine-themed artwork and installations, ranging from genuinely clever conceptual pieces to playful, slightly ridiculous sculptures that'll make you smile despite yourself.

This is squarely aimed at families with a sense of humour and anyone who appreciates art that doesn't demand you spend an hour reading the placard to understand it. Kids tend to either love it or get bored after twenty minutes - depends entirely on whether your lot enjoys the absurd. Older visitors with a taste for Scottish pop art and local talent will find plenty to chew on.

We couldn't pin down current opening hours or admission fees - best ring ahead or check their socials before you go. Allow forty-five minutes to an hour, though you could breeze through in half that if you're not lingering. The gallery sits close enough to Linwater Caravan Park (4.5 miles south) that it works as an easy afternoon stop during a wider Lowlands break. Not a reason to plan an entire trip around, but if you're staying locally and want something daft and art-focused, it beats another tea room visit.