Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. Open, free to all. Yours to discover. Immerse yourself in this breath-taking art …
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. Open, free to all. Yours to discover. Immerse yourself in this breath-taking art collection. Experience paintings by internationally renowned artists such as Vermeer, Titian, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. Explore the Scottish galleries and encounter the very best of Scottish art from 1800 to 1945. Marvel at spectacular views over Edinburgh and discover the work of pioneering artists such as William McTaggart, Anne Redpath, Phoebe Anna Traquair, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Boys. Enjoy food & drink at the gallery café & restaurant and browse our range of art-inspired gifts in the shop.
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Mar 31, 2025
We had a wonderful time at the National Galleries of Scotland - I especially loved the Scottish art exhibit which is completely free and has art dating back to 1300! I found it easy to navigate the e…Full review by Laur6767
Mar 30, 2025
Artwork was laid out so beautifully in order for everyone to enjoy the artwork at their own pace. Lovely café too! Helpful and friendly staff!Full review by gracecyw
Mar 24, 2025
Well worth a visit, free to enter, plenty of toilets on most floors, lift available. Take your time and enjoy the varied selection of art and sculptures. Lovely way to fill in your day on a trip t…Full review by onepound
Apologies, I wrote Scot National PORTRAIT gallery as Scot National Gallery, any chance of a correction?
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Hi, Thank you for contacting us and for the review. I do not have the ability to amend comments made to our pages but have flag the location change with TripAdvisor so hopefully they can …
Hi, Thank you for contacting us and for the review. I do not have the ability to amend comments made to our pages but have flag the location change with TripAdvisor so hopefully they can resolve this for you. Many thanks, Phil