Twenty-five professional artists and makers will throw open their studios and exhibition venues across Balerno, Currie, Juniper Green and Colinton on 15–16 August for the annual Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail.

Visitors are invited to meet the artists, watch work in progress and buy directly from the makers. The trail spans painting, ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, textiles and sculpture, with new pieces on show throughout the weekend.

We show here a simplified trail map highlighting all 12 venues. Entry is free and studios will be open from 10am to 4pm on both days.

The Pentlands Open Studios website carries artist profiles, venue details and an interactive map, with suggested routes by foot, bike, car or free e-bike rickshaw. A full-colour trail booklet will be available online from July, with printed copies also on offer. Those who sign up to the mailing list can receive occasional updates on artist stories and trail news.

Organisers are appealing for volunteers to help direct visitors along the route over the weekend. Anyone able to spare a couple of hours on either day should email volunteers@postudios.org.

Find out more at https://postudios.org or follow @pentlandsopenstudios on Facebook and Instagram.