Scottish park recreated in Minecraft to allow virtual visits

Players can admire and even build artwork virtually if they’re unable to visit, Sam Hancock writes

Jupiter Artland as it has been recreated in the popular video game Minecraft (PA)

A contemporary sculpture park in Scotland has been recreated in the video game Minecraft, allowing people to forgo travel restrictions and explore it virtually.

It comes as Jupiter Artland, which sits on more than 100 acres just outside of Edinburgh, prepares to reopen to local members on Thursday and to local visitors from 5 April following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.

The park features artists’ work including Sir Antony Gormley, Sir Anish Kapoor, Charles Jencks and Ian Hamilton Finlay – all of which have been recreated virtually to sit in “Minecraft Artland”.