St Cuthbert's

The church sits quietly on the edge of Maybole, a modest stone building that won't grab you from the road. Inside, though, you'll find yourself in proper medieval Scotland - high ceilings, old wooden beams, and a sense that this place has absorbed centuries of Ayrshire winters.

St Cuthbert's works best if you're the sort who reads gravestones and wonders about the lives they mark. The interior is straightforward rather than ornate, which somehow makes it feel more genuine. You're looking at genuine 13th-century architecture here, which counts for something in a country full of churches that got knocked about during the Reformation.

Allow half an hour, maybe an hour if you like to sit quietly. It's free to pop in, and there's no great queuing or ticketing nonsense. Go on a weekday morning if you want the place to yourself - Saturdays can bring the occasional wedding party.

If you're based at Freedom Fields Glamping just up the road, this is an easy stroll to get your bearings in the local area. It won't be the highlight of anyone's Ayrshire trip, but it's worth the ten-minute walk from the centre of Maybole. Particularly worth it if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or just need a bit of quiet in the middle of a busy weekend.