Spey Bank Studio

The studio sits on the banks of the Spey itself - you're standing on proper Scottish Highland terrain, watching the river slip past while you look at actual art being made. Spey Bank Studio is a working creative space where you can see artists in their element rather than just staring at finished pieces behind glass.

It's the sort of place that appeals to people who want something a bit different from the usual gallery circuit. If you're staying at Grantown on Spey Caravan Park, it's just half a mile away, so there's no excuse not to wander over. The setting alone makes it worth twenty minutes of your time - the Spey is genuinely lovely in this stretch, and the studio takes proper advantage of its riverside location.

You'll get the most from visiting if you enjoy watching craftspeople work. It's not a sprawling museum experience - go in expecting an intimate, small-scale operation. Families with restless kids might find it a bit limiting, though older children interested in art or making things would probably enjoy it more than a conventional gallery.

Check locally in Grantown-on-Spey for exact opening times before you set out, as independent studios sometimes keep unpredictable hours. Even if you can't get inside on the day you visit, the walk along the river here is excellent and costs nothing.