00:00Located just half an hour from Edinburgh and set in the grounds of Bonnington House,
00:05Jupiter Artland is a striking sculpture park and art gallery.
00:09Charles Jenks' Cells of Life is the focal point of the attraction,
00:12with its terraced grassy mounds reflecting in the water below.
00:15But it's just one of more than 30 striking artworks scattered throughout the park.
00:19There is also a boathouse containing a collection of river water from across the UK,
00:24a collection of Japanese bells which chime in the wind,
00:27and a series of haunting weeping girl statues leaning among the trees,
00:31and that's to name just a few.
00:33One of the most mesmerising works is Anya Galacho's The Light Pores Out Of Me,
00:38an underground chamber covered in amethyst which went viral in social media earlier this year.
00:43The art installations are numbered, but guests are encouraged to set off on any route
00:47and see them in whichever order they like.
00:49And while the outdoor artworks are the main event at Jupiter Artland,
00:52they are not all it has to offer.
00:54There are also galleries, temporary exhibitions, festivals, events and the cafe and shop.
01:00Jupiter Artland is a must visit for anyone who wants to escape the city for a day.
01:04Not only does it give you the chance to spend a day outdoors in the fresh air
01:08and enjoying beautiful views of the countryside,
01:10but it is also a chance to see and appreciate so many profound artworks
01:13which really make you stop and think.
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