Weeping Girls

Weeping Girls sits in a converted space near Newbridge, just outside Edinburgh's main sprawl - a contemporary gallery that punches above its weight. The work on display is modern, often challenging, and absolutely not the sort of thing you'd expect to stumble across in a smaller Scottish town.

What you're looking at here depends on what's showing when you visit - the space rotates exhibitions rather than maintaining a permanent collection. I've seen installations that made me stop and actually think, pieces that shifted how I was looking at the walls. It's the sort of place where you can spend anywhere from twenty minutes to two hours depending on what's on and how much the work grabs you.

This one's for people who like contemporary art without the Edinburgh gallery pretension. Not a kids' destination, really - teenagers with an art interest might get something from it, but younger ones will find it dull. Solo visitors and couples who want something off the main tourist circuit will do well here.

If you're based at Linwater Caravan Park nearby, it's a straightforward visit - close enough that you can slot it in without planning your whole day around it. Check ahead on what's showing, because the quality varies, and opening hours aren't always reliable on their end. Free admission is typical for these smaller Scottish galleries, though it's worth confirming before you make the trip out from Edinburgh.