Jupiter Artland
Landscape In Edinburgh, Scotland
120 acre estate featuring over 30 sculptures by well known artists such as Andy Goldsworthy.
Looking back at our photos of Jupiter Artland near Edinburgh, I noticed there is actually quite an air of creepiness about the whole place. Set in 120 acres of land, there are some fantastic art installations by artists such as Tracey Emin, Andy Goldsworthy, Charles Jencks, Antony Gormley and a whole host of other well known sculptors. There is a definite sinister edge to the whole sculpture park, with faceless ghost children, a 9 metre shotgun and even the decorative 'Rose Walk' looks like it belongs in Alice in Wonderland.
This all adds to the mystery and intrigue of the estate, and there is certainly a fairy-tale quality to the whole thing. Over 30 sculptures are on display throughout the park and you can spend a good 2 or 3 hours here trying to find them all - from giant blue women in glass cases to amethyst caves - the park has it all.
Some of my favourite artworks include the 'Cells of Life' by Charles Jencks (the chap who designed Northumberlandia), which is like a huge green maze making you feel very dizzy if you choose to run around it! This is probably the most famous sculpture in the park and I enjoyed driving through it on the approach to the car park, which gave a different perspective of the landscape.
Another favourite was 'Stone House' by Andy Goldsworthy which is a barn built over ancient bedrock, giving the room a jagged, rocky floor, meaning you have to watch your step to avoid a snapped ankle!
A final highlight is the upside-down house by Rachel Maclean entitled 'Upside Mimi, Mimi Down'. I mean this one wins the honour of 'creepiest installation award'; a toy shop shouldn't be spooky but it just is.
Jupiter Artland opened in 2009 by art collectors Robert and Nicky Wilson, after they purchased the Bonnington House estate in 1999. They wanted to showcase art in a more imaginative way than just in a gallery, and were keen to introduce site-specific sculptures into the landscape. They wanted people to experience something magical and playful and I think they have definitely achieved that.
Their hard work was recognised in 2016 when the sculpture park was shortlisted for the Art Fund Museum of the Year, but they were pipped to the post by the V&A Museum in London. The park was also awarded a 5-star visitor attraction rating by VisitScotland representing the highest quality tier for visitor experience. Not bad!
I thought the park was easy to navigate, and the map you are provided with was well designed. However, there are some grumblings online about whether the artworks should be signposted and information boards provided next to the art to explain the thinking behind them. I quite like making up your own mind about them though and planning your own route around the park, so it really depends on your expectations.
Although Jupiter Artland is mainly known for its outdoor sculptures there are indoor gallery spaces and seasonal exhibitions which change during the year. There are also some great facilities on site as well as a shop selling an array of books, toiletries, bags and more and a lovely cafe designed by Swiss artist Nicolas Party, which is an artwork in itself. We only stayed for a coffee but there is a full food menu too and really fancy cups and saucers which you can buy in the shop if you like them!
Tickets to the site are currently £14.50 per adult, £9.50 for children over 4 and £7.50 for a dog (!) so you might want to leave the pooch at home, unless they are particular fans of Antony Gormley. If you have a large family this might be a pricey day out, however, the owners do offer free visits to nurseries, schools, colleges, universities or community groups based anywhere within Scotland, check out their website for more details: Jupiter Artland
One final thing to say is the road on the way out is long and full of pot holes as of summer 2026. It is really terrible, so just be aware and drive at 1mph all the way!
'Weeping Girls' by Laura Ford consists of five small, life-sized statues of young girls dressed in traditional dresses and tights. Creepy!
'Landscape with Gun and Tree' by Cornelia Parker.
'Firmament' by Antony Gormley is a massive, 3D polygonal matrix constructed from 1,019 steel balls welded together with 1,770 steel rods of varying lengths
'In Memory of Having Been Young Enough to Play in the Rain' by Jim Lambie and 'A Forest' by Jim Lambie
'Gateway' created by Portuguese artist Joana Vasconcelos.
'The Earth Exhales' by Scottish artist George Henry Longly.
'upside mimi: mimi down' is by Scottish multimedia artist Rachel Maclean.
Not an artwork, but a 17th century doocot in the grounds of Bonnington House.
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Contributed by Sandra Clemens
I love the great outdoors and have been a National Trust & English Heritage member for years. I also love going off the beaten track and finding places like Sharp's Folly or Rothley Castle which are hidden gems in Northumberland. My favourite recent hike was climbing Red Screes in the Lake District on a whim, not fully grasping how high 776m was. It was still an achievement to conquer a Wainwright walk and I hope to do more one day.
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