Designed by Nigel Dunnett

The Hospitalfield Arts Garden draws inspiration from its location on Scotland’s east coast, with its striking yet delicate sand dune landscape. Designed by Nigel Dunnett, who also designed the walled garden at Hospitalfield, the space serves as an outdoor arts studio and workspace. It provides a versatile setting for art practice, exhibitions, teaching, and performances, all deeply connected to the natural environment.

At the centre of the garden is an "artist bothy" studio, set within a beautiful and resilient garden. There is a strong sense of place: the dramatic sand dune topography is a sculptural and abstract representation of the natural habitat. Sand is used to create the landform and as the planting medium for the evocative coastal planting, which by its nature is resilient to different climates and weather. (Project Giving Back)