Cross Borders Brewing Co.

A brewery that actually knows what it's doing - that's Cross Borders Brewing Co., tucked away near Musselburgh in East Lothian. You're looking at a proper working operation here, not some Instagram-baiting tourist trap. They brew their own beers on-site and do it seriously, with the kind of attention to detail that makes the difference between a decent pint and something you'll remember.

The space itself feels relaxed. Friday and Saturday are when they're open to visitors - 4pm until 10pm Fridays, 2pm until 10pm Saturdays - which gives you decent windows to drop by. You can expect to spend a couple of hours comfortably, longer if you're into the technical side of brewing and want to chat with the folks making it. Families with older kids will find it fine; younger ones might get restless after the initial tour.

What makes it work is the lack of pretension. Yes, you get to taste their range, but there's no hard sell or forced experience. If you're staying at Drummohr Camping & Glamping Site - just five miles away - this is an easy evening out that breaks up the park routine without demanding much effort. It's the kind of place locals actually use, which tells you something.

Free to wander in and browse, though you'll obviously be buying drinks if you stay. Worth fitting in if beer matters to you; worth skipping if you're just after a obligatory tourist tick.