📜 Internationally acclaimed art garden by Ian Hamilton Finlay.
🔍 Features over 270 artworks across seven acres of moorland. Created by artist and poet Ian Hamilton Finlay and Sue Finlay.

Why Go

🎨 Explore unique site-specific sculptures and installations, blending art, poetry, philosophy, and landscape design.
🌳 Enjoy a contemplative, restorative daytime excursion in nature with beautiful setting in the Pentland Hills and stunning views.
🚶 Discover nine smaller themed gardens and thought-provoking sculptures and installations.
🖼️ See works recalling classical era, French Revolution, and modern warfare.

Why Avoid

⚠️ Uphill 700m walk from car park, stony track, uneven, unpaved paths; not suitable for all. Sensible footwear advised.
☔ Entirely outdoors; best on clear, dry days.
🚫 No picnic areas or refreshments available.
🐕 Only assistance dogs allowed.
🚌 Limited public transportation; taxi or charter bus may be needed.

Tips

👟 Wear sensible footwear, paths are uneven and unpaved.
☀️ Visit on a clear, dry day as garden is entirely outdoors.
🚗 Limited parking, book in advance for direct access.

Cost

💰 Adults £15, seniors £13, children (10+) £10, discounts available.

Hours

🕒 June to September, Thursdays-Sundays, 11:00am-5:00pm (last admission 4:00pm).

🅿️ Parking Estate parking 10-15 min walk from garden. Limited direct parking by prior arrangement.

🚽 Toilets Public toilet accessed via the Kailyard.