Aiton Fine Arts

Aiton Fine Arts sits just outside Crieff, a proper gallery space where actual artists work and exhibit rather than just shift product. You walk in and there's genuine engagement going on - painters at easels, sculpture work visible, the whole thing feels lived-in rather than corporate. The collection rotates, which keeps repeat visits worthwhile, and the quality of what's on display punches well above what you'd expect from something this size.

It's ideal for anyone who gets a kick from contemporary work or wants to support working artists directly. Families with older kids will find it engaging, though younger ones might get restless after 20 minutes - there's not much interactive stuff. Allow an hour maximum unless you really want to chat with someone at the studio.

Admission details are thin on the ground online, so ring ahead before you go. The real strength here is how it fits into a broader Crieff visit - you can combine it with a walk around town or a drive towards Comrie if you're caravan-based at Braidhaugh (half a mile away, genuinely close) or Comrie Croft further out. If you're staying at one of the parks in the area, this makes for a rainy afternoon that doesn't feel like settling. Not essential, but refreshingly unpretentious.