How to get to Earth and Mars

Earth and Mars are located in Broxburn Community Woodland, which is situated north of Broxburn.

Exact Location:

306980E 672675N (N55:56:17 W3:29:26)

By bus to Earth and Mars:

From Edinburgh take the First Bus number 12 or 16 to Broxburn Town Centre. From there take the B1 Crossgates bus to Broxburn Academy or walk towards Uphall along West Main Street for 500yards from town centre, turn right onto Cardross Road up to Broxburn Academy which is on the right hand side.

From Glasgow take Scottish City bus number 900 from Buchanan street bus station to Newbridge roundabout on the Glasgow Road, Edinburgh and take number 12 to Broxburn town centre. From there take the B1 Crossgates bus to Broxburn Academy.

When you get to Broxburn Academy continue on till you come to T junction which is called Timmeryetts. Take a right here and continue on about 150 yards and turn left onto Whinrig. Continue on up this road which leads onto Craigseaton. Turn left here and continue for 150yards. You will see a small lane turn up to the right which brings you to the back of the houses. 70 yards up this lane on the left hand side is the Earth sculpture.

To get to Mars take the footpath that intersects the Earth sculpture. This leads up towards a green play area. Veer left and find a footpath that goes through some undergrowth into Broxburn Community Woodland. Mars is located in the clearing to the right hand side.

We’ve also been informed that Mars can be spotted if you’re taking an outward flight from Edinburgh Airport.

Cycling to the Earth and Mars:

From Edinburgh follow the canal path out to Broxburn town and exit at Port Buchan Basin. From there travel towards Uphall on West Mains street (A899) for 400yards and turn right onto Cardross road and continue onto Broxburn Academy.From Glasgow access the Union canal via the Forth and Clyde canal and continue towards Broxburn. Follow the directions as above.

On foot to the Earth and Mars:

From Broxburn town centre continue towards Uphall on West Mains street for 500 yards. Turn right onto Cardross Road towards Broxburn Academy which is on your right hand side.

By car to the Earth and Mars:

From Edinburgh take the M8 and exit at junction 3. Take the A899 towards Broxburn. This takes you onto West Mains street. Carry on towards Broxburn till you come to a sign for Broxburn Academy which is on the left hand side up Cardross Road. Continue up Cardross road for 200 yards and Broxburn Academy is on your right hand side. Parking is by the roadside. Parking is limited nearer to the Earth and Mars sculpture, and they are only a short walk away.