Coupar Angus Public Library

The library sits right in the heart of Coupar Angus, a quiet market town between Blairgowrie and Perth. It's the sort of place locals pop into on a Tuesday afternoon, and frankly, unless you're genuinely interested in local history or need to use the facilities, it won't hold your attention for long.

That said, it's a proper functioning community library with the usual mix of books, computers, and a reading area. The staff are helpful enough. If you're staying at one of the nearby caravan parks - Beech Hedge, Blairgowrie Holiday Park, or Five Roads - and get caught in Scottish drizzle, it's a decent shelter. You can browse local interest titles, use the Wi-Fi, or let the kids loose on the children's section for an hour.

For a family on a park holiday in Perthshire, it's worth knowing about rather than worth planning a trip around. The real attractions - Blairgowrie itself with its soft fruit heritage, the River Tay, and walking routes through the countryside - will keep you far busier. The library makes sense as a rainy-day backup or if you're into genealogy research and local archives. Admission is free, as you'd expect. Allow 30-45 minutes maximum unless you're settling in with a book.