Kinghorn Station Studio & Gallery

The old station building in Kinghorn has been given a proper second life as a working studio and gallery space. You'll find local artists' work on the walls - paintings, prints, ceramics, that sort of thing - alongside the occasional installation or rotating exhibition. It's the kind of place that feels genuine because it actually is; artists use the studios, so there's often someone in making things rather than just minding a till.

This works best for art enthusiasts and anyone keen on local creative work, though it won't hold your attention for more than an hour unless you're genuinely into a particular artist's practice. The railway heritage angle is a bonus if you've got a transport-obsessed child in tow, though don't expect preserved locomotives or anything grand - it's the bones of the building that tell that story.

Fife's caravan parks cluster tight around Kinghorn. Kinghorn Harbour Holiday Park sits virtually on the doorstep (a tenth of a mile), making this a five-minute walk from your pitch. Sandhills and Pettycur Bay are equally close by, so it slots in nicely as a rainy afternoon diversion or a morning potter before heading to the beach. The Forth coast itself is the real draw for holiday folk, but combining this with a coastal walk is sensible planning. Check ahead for opening hours and what's actually on - independent galleries can be a bit ad hoc with their schedules.