Crawick Multiverse

Crawick Multiverse Crawick Multiverse, a 55-acre art land in the South of Scotland, was designed by world-renowned land artist Charles Jencks in a former open cast coal mine.
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It opened to the public in June 2015 and is a popular visitor attraction, outdoor venue and Aire.

COMING UP NEXT WEEK…Outdoor Careers 2026 at Crawick Multiverse with Developing the Young Workforce - Dumfries and Gallo...
08/09/2026

COMING UP NEXT WEEK…

Outdoor Careers 2026 at Crawick Multiverse with Developing the Young Workforce - Dumfries and Galloway and Developing the Young Workforce - Ayrshire.

We look forward to welcoming young people from 13 schools and a variety of employers working in the outdoor sector.

Kindly supported by Shaw Contracts.

WEEK 2 SCOTTISH GARDENS MONTHwith Discover Scottish GardensStories of the Garden Our story…On what was once an open-cast...
07/09/2026

WEEK 2 SCOTTISH GARDENS MONTH
with Discover Scottish Gardens

Stories of the Garden

Our story…

On what was once an open-cast coal mine that left a scar on the landscape of Upper Nithsdale, Crawick Multiverse is now a 55-acre designed landscape, recognised by Historic Environment Scotland as a significantly important modern landscape.

Designed by the late Charles Jencks, as part of a regeneration project utilising materials and boulders found on the site, Crawick Multiverse boasts a striking landscape with distinctive landforms, each one representing astronomical and cosmological features and theories.

Pathways link areas of grassland, mountains, lagoons and a desert. At the heart of the artland sits a functional Sun Amphitheatre where people gather for picnics and live performances.

Over the past 11 years, the site has grown to be a popular visitor attraction and outdoor venue attracting day visitors for nature walks and outdoor adventures, overnight guests in search of peaceful stopovers in their motorhomes and energetic event goers. Dogs love it too!

Set in the stunning Nithsdale Valley and within the Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, Crawick Multiverse also has a rich variety of wildlife, wildflowers and trees as well as spectacular views and amazing dark skies.

The site is open to the public 7 days a week from 10am (Mid March to the end of October).

Find out more and book online via our website…

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/

Learn more by exploring the site, listening to the AV presentations on our media wall or by reading our booklet: When the Coal Mine Ran Out of Coal.


Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here

📸 Mike Bolam

UPPER NITHSDALE DARK SKY EXPERIENCE As part of the new South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival being organised by South of S...
06/09/2026

UPPER NITHSDALE DARK SKY EXPERIENCE

As part of the new South of Scotland Dark Sky Festival being organised by South of Scotland Destination Alliance and Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere in October 2026, we are delighted to be working with partners to launch a new Upper Nithsdale Dark Sky Experience.

The Upper Nithsdale Dark Sky Experience will take place on

📅 Saturday 10th October 2026

📅 Friday 16th October 2026

Tickets are now on sale!

On both dates visitors can sign up to enjoy any or all of the following activities…

⭐️ 2pm-6pm AFTERNOON TEA & TALKS
at A’ the Airts

⭐️ 7.30pm-9.30pm FAMILY STARGAZING
at Crawick Multiverse

⭐️ 10pm-Midnight ASTRO & UV PHOTOGRAPHY
at Crawick Multiverse

For details of talks, speakers and contributors please see website for details.

This new experience is hosted by Crawick Multiverse and A' the Airts Community Arts Centre in association with The Open University / The Open University in Scotland and supported by Elizabeth Tindal Freelance Ranger and Mike Bolam Photography.

Find out more and book now…

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/our-events/upper-nithsdale-dark-sky-experience-as-part-of-the-south-of-scotland-dark-sky-festival-2026/



📸 Mike Bolam / Elizabeth Tindal

‼️ COMING UP: CRAWICK ACTIVITY DAY ‼️ Part of Scottish Gardens Month and you’re invited to join us! ⏩ Fast forward to we...
05/09/2026

‼️ COMING UP: CRAWICK ACTIVITY DAY ‼️

Part of Scottish Gardens Month and you’re invited to join us!

⏩ Fast forward to week 4 of Discover Scottish Gardens Scottish Gardens Month…

It’s a few weeks away, but Week 4 (20th - 26th September) is all about adventures and discovery and to celebrate we are planning a family-friendly Activity Day at Crawick Multiverse on Sunday 20th September.

Come and enjoy a family adventure in our 55-acre artland. As well as exploring the site and discovering more about our landforms, there will be an opportunity to take part in additional activities from 11am -3pm.

It will be a day of discovery and adventure with…

🪁 Kite Making with A' the Airts Community Arts Centre

🐜 Pond Dipping and Wildlife Watching with Elizabeth Tindal Freelance Ranger and Mike Bolam 📸

📕 Storytelling and Creative Writing with, local author and illustrator, Shalla Gray

This is a ticketed event, so please book tickets to secure your place using the link below.

Free entry to Annual Pass holders, Under 5s and those living in DG4, but please reserve your free place(s) online using the link below.

Find out more and book now…

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/our-events/crawick-activity-day/



Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here Dumfries & Galloway Life The town of Sanquhar Official Page. We love Dumfries and Galloway Kirkconnel Parish Heritage Society Sanquhar Academy Official Site Third Sector Dumfries and Galloway

📸 Mike Bolam

WEEKEND WANDERS If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a stroll this weekend, come and join us at Crawick Multiverse n...
05/09/2026

WEEKEND WANDERS

If you’re looking for somewhere to enjoy a stroll this weekend, come and join us at Crawick Multiverse near Sanquhar.

Our 55-acre artland is open to the public 7 days a week from 10am.

☕️ Coffee and snacks available at The Coalface, but feel free to bring a picnic.

🎟️ Buy tickets online in advance or at The Coalface on arrival

🐕 Dogs are welcome too.

See you soon!

SCOTTISH GARDENS MONTH Flower Power 🌺 We are pleased to be supporting Discover Scottish Gardens Scottish Gardens Month t...
04/09/2026

SCOTTISH GARDENS MONTH

Flower Power 🌺

We are pleased to be supporting Discover Scottish Gardens Scottish Gardens Month throughout September.

This week is a celebration of Scotland’s incredible flower collections and while we are far from a traditional garden, our designed landscape here at Crawick Multiverse in the South of Scotland is home to a wonderful selection of wild flowers - and wildlife too.

Enjoy a wander through our 55-acre artland and see what you spot as you explore our landforms and the surrounding area.

Open daily 7 days a week from 10am.

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/



Discover South Scotland - Scotland Starts Here Dumfries & Galloway Life

📸 Mike Bolam

HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND What are you up to this weekend? Visit us at Crawick Multiverse! Enjoy time outdoors on your ow...
04/09/2026

HEADING INTO THE WEEKEND

What are you up to this weekend?

Visit us at Crawick Multiverse!

Enjoy time outdoors on your own, with the dog or with friends and family. All welcome.

Open daily from 10am.

Feel free to bring a picnic. Refreshments and snacks are available from The Coalface and we have hotels, tearooms and cafes nearby too.

Buy your tickets online in advance or at The Coalface on arrival.

Motorhome bays available for overnight stays. Booking advised to avoid disappointment.

📍 Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/



📸 Mike Bolam

SANQUHAR PUPILS ENJOYED YOUTH BEATZ FRINGE FESTIVAL Local schools have recently started a new term and we very much look...
02/09/2026

SANQUHAR PUPILS ENJOYED YOUTH BEATZ FRINGE FESTIVAL

Local schools have recently started a new term and we very much look forward to welcoming schools to Crawick Multiverse over the course of the year.

Today we are sharing memories and photos of a great day we had with pupils from Sanquhar Academy Official Site at the end of term in June.

Thanks to funding from Dumfries and Galloway Council we were able to organise and host an Activity Day for over 70 S1/2 pupils from Sanquhar Academy as part of the region-wide YouthBeatz Dumfries Fringe Festival programme in June.

The event was organised in partnership with A' the Airts Community Arts Centre and supported by Biggar Archery Academy, Mike Bolam Photography and Freelance Ranger.

It was a warm day, perfect for outdoor activities, a picnic and ice cream and that’s exactly what we had planned.

There was everything from kite making, archery, and parachute games to pond dipping, a-z trails and cyanotype printing!

It was a great end of term celebration for young people within our local community, so thank you to the Youth Beatz team and everyone who supported this event.

Find out more and view more images on our blog…

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/sanquhar-pupils-enjoy-youth-beatz-fringe-fest/



📸 Mike Bolam

COSMIC COLLISIONSPack a picnic, grab a coffee and a map at The Coalface and set off on your journey to explore the landf...
31/08/2026

COSMIC COLLISIONS

Pack a picnic, grab a coffee and a map at The Coalface and set off on your journey to explore the landforms at Crawick Multiverse.

Photos show visitors exploring Cosmic Collisions.
Cosmic Collisions represents the birth of a billion new stars as galaxies collide.

You can find out more about each of our landforms on our website or by listening to our self-guided audio tour.

https://www.crawickmultiverse.co.uk/



📸 Mike Bolam

Address

B740
Sanquhar
DG46EG

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

Telephone

+44165950242

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