This page summarises the dates and deadlines for the Pentlands Open Studios Art Trail.
Art Trail weekend: 15-16 August 2026.
Entry form deadline
14 Feb 2026Artists selected and notified
01 March 2026
Payment of fees to secure place in Art Trail
29 March 2026
Exhibitors inspect their venues (optional) and prepare for Art Trail
POSt Brochure draft available for review
25 April 2026
Deadline for commenting on the Brochure.
20 June 2026
Exhibitor ‘Studio Pack’ collection night
Fri 10 July 2026
Studio Risk Assessment forms completed and returned by each studio.
11 July 2026
Library displays go up.
18 July 2025
Village railing banners and posters go up
25 July 2026
Balerno Farmers Market stand volunteers.
8 August 2026
Art Trail studio “private view” tour for exhibitors only.
Evening Fri 14 July 2026
Art Trail weekend
15-16 August 2026
Deadline for artist evaluation forms, and statistics from each Studio
22 Aug 2026
Celebration evening and return of recyclable assets (banners, arrows, etc) and prize draw entries collected.
29 August 2026
7pm, 508 Lanark Rd, Juniper Green, EH14 5DH
Pentlands Open Studios 