A sculpture park in Scotland that is home to work by some of the world’s major artists has announced it is planning to stay open year-round thanks to increased demand. In autumn and winter 2025, Jupiter Artland, located about a 30 minutes’ drive outside the Scottish capital near Edinburgh Airport, will be open four days per week.
The venue, founded in 2009 by a pair of art lovers and philanthropists and now described by Time Out as one of the best in the UK, occupies over 120 acres of meadows and woodland in the hunting grounds of a former Jacobean manor house. Its sculpture collection includes works by world-famous names such as Tracy Emin, Antony Gormley, and Anish Kapoor, as well as pieces by emerging artists.
Though the Artland has confirmed it is set to be open to the public for the first time ever this autumn and winter, would-be visitors should note it will be operating reduced visitor timetables between November and February, dropping down to less than 60% of its usual seven-day week.
From November 2025 to February 2026, opening hours will be from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Thursday to Sunday, with a series of shows, events and experiences “suited to the change in temperature and tone of the Scottish landscape as the nights draw in,” according to Nicky Wilson, founder and director.
Three new exhibitions will start from 11 October, by Turner Prize winner, Tai Shani, Georg Wilson and Florence Peake – artists described as “promising and ambitious” by Wilson, who added: “Keeping Jupiter Artland open across the winter is a special new moment in our programme, which will afford visitors an entirely new type of experience on site, as the colours and light change into autumn and winter hues, across three magnificent exhibitions and specially curated events, suitable for all ages and interests.”
In an immersive space whose art installations include functional swimming pools and wild and premium dining, those special moments range from picnics, sound baths and wild swimming to fall-themed and Christmassy family-friendly afternoon teas and Café Parties, complete with hot chocolates, fire pits, smores, roasted chestnuts and workshops.
Entry costs £11.80 (around €13.50) for adults, £10.80 (€12.50) for over 65s, and £7.50 (€8.60) for children. Wilson recommends buying tickets online in advance of arrival to avoid queues. Visitors can also book to stay at the site’s Artist’s House and even hold their wedding celebrations in the park.
