Pentland Open Studios Art Trail (POSt) is a new volunteer run creative force concentrating on the area high up on the Water of Leith.
It is a new artist-led initiative celebrating the creativity and community there. The first Open Studios Art Trail takes place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 August 2025, from 10am to 4pm.
Visitors will be able to explore local studios, meet 18 participating artists across 10 venues, and discover the stories behind their work. Make a stop at the Pit Stop Café in Spylaw Park, Colinton, which serves as the info hub with brochures, maps, and toilets. Collect stamps from studios and enter a prize draw for artist vouchers.
But a spokesperson said the Art Trail is “just the beginning. Throughout the year, POSt will host artist talks, hands-on workshops, and community events designed to foster learning, creativity, and connection.
“POSt is entirely run by some of Scotland’s finest artists, who happen to live in our catchment area. In its first year, the trail features both private studios and unique public venues, including the Victorian greenhouse at Malleny Garden, a National Trust for Scotland property—blending the beauty of art and nature in one memorable setting.”
There is a Crowdfunder campaign, with exclusive rewards donated by the artists of the 2025 trail. Every contribution whether large or small helps build a stronger, more creative Pentlands community.
Donate here: https://tinyurl.com/postudios
