The Pentlands Open Studio (POSt) Art Trail runs on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st August 2025, inviting the public to explore the vibrant creativity of local artists in unique and inspiring settings.

We’re thrilled to announce that Stop No. 1 on this year’s trail will be the picturesque greenhouse at Malleny Garden in Balerno, generously offered by the National Trust for Scotland. This special venue will host an exhibition by acclaimed botanical artist and Balerno resident Janet Dyer.

Celebrated local artist and Balerno resident Janet Dyer has been selected to exhibit in this beautiful historic space. A professional botanical illustrator, Janet is a member of the Edinburgh Society of Botanical Artists (ESBA) and has a distinguished background, including work for botanists at Oxford and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. In recent years, she has shifted her focus to colour painting, earning distinction and ‘Best in Year’ in the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh’s diploma course in 2011.

Her recent work highlights the spread of invasive non-native plant species along the Water of Leith. Janet will be working closely with Malleny’s Head Gardener, James Bell, to creatively showcase her work in harmony with the greenhouse setting.

Another notable addition to this year’s trail is Tiphereth Print Studio, featured as Stop No. 10. Based in Hoyland House near the Lothian Bus No. 16 terminus, Tiphereth is part of a Camphill community and registered charity. This inclusive studio is home to a diverse group of artists— both with and without additional support needs—who work together to foster creativity, personal growth, and connection through the arts.

All ten trail venues, along with artist profiles and visitor information, are available on our website. The POSt Art Trail is entirely volunteer-run and proudly supported by the donation of three exhibition spaces, as well as generous community grants from the Currie and Balerno District Round Table (CBDRT) and Scotmid Co-op.

Save the date: 30–31 August 2025 Celebrate creativity, community, and the natural beauty of the Pentlands. For updates and to sign up for our newsletter, visit: linktr.ee/POStudios