Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden

Scotland's smallest urban nature reserve is home to Bobby Niven's Palm House, created for EAF's 2017 Festival-led programme as a response to its surroundings.

Scotland’s smallest urban nature reserve is home to Bobby Niven’s Palm House, created for EAF’s 2017 Festival-led programme as a response to its surroundings. Accompanied by a hand-built mud oven, the project is conceived as a social sculpture — a space for production and exchange, inviting exploration, delight and wonder. This permanent installation is brought to life year-round by EAF collaborator artist projects.

Discover more about the garden at the Scottish Wildlife Trust.

Textile installation set against garden wall. — What happens to desire… Sequoia Barnes: Gateway, Johnston Terrage Wildlife Garden, Edinburgh Art Festival Commissions Programme 2021. Photo: Sally Jubb Photography.

Contact

Patrick Geddes Steps, Castle Wynd South, EH1 2PW Google Maps

Opening times

Times vary due to event programme.

Nearest bus stop

Lawnmarket

Access

Please note that Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden has limited accessibility due to it only being accessible via steps. If you have any questions please get in touch with our team – 0131 226 6558.

Header image credit: Bobby Niven, Palm House, 2017. Photo: Johnny Barrington

Johnston Terrace Wildlife Garden

Patrick Geddes Steps, Castle Wynd South, EH1 2PW

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