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The National Gallery Edinburgh

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Home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945

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 newly opened Scottish galleries where you can 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 and drink at the gallery café and restaurant and browse our exciting range of art-inspired gifts and books in the gallery shop.

Whether you are new to the gallery, doing research or just passing by, the National welcomes everyone to explore art, make discoveries or just simply take time to unwind.

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Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 - 17:00

Tuesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday: 10:00 - 17:00

Closed

Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

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National Galleries of Scotland: National

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Murat Kurnaz

a month ago

The National Galleries of Scotland offer an extraordinary journey through European and Scottish art in the very heart of Edinburgh. Founded in the 19th century, the neoclassical gallery buildings house masterpieces ranging from Renaissance portraits to Impressionist landscapes and iconic works by Scottish painters. Walking through the calm, light-filled rooms creates a peaceful contrast to the busy Princes Street nearby, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the depth of artistic heritage preserved here. Carefully curated exhibitions and thoughtful presentation make the experience both educational and inspiring. With free entry and world-class collections, this gallery complex is an essential cultural stop for anyone seeking to understand Scotland’s artistic legacy. Recommended.

M CB

3 weeks ago

Lived in this area for decades. First visit to take overseas friends to National Gallery. How much we have missed!! Excellent venue, currently free of charge. You could spend hours here - best to make multiple visits, if you can. Uncrowded even on otherwise busy day in Ediunburgh - easy to move around. Personnel super-helpful and friendly. Utterly blown by the range, quality and exquisite value of these exhibits. Cannot recommend enough.

Melinda Barthel (NotJustAMum)

a month ago

This is an amazing family day out and it's Free out of the rain and has something for everyone over 7+ floors. A lot of exhibitions are interactive, your children might have to wait their turn especially at the more popular ones so you need to manage expectations both for how long they they need to wait and the length of time they can spend on an activity to avoid meltdowns. We only managed 3 floors so I would say you need two days at least to see everything so good place to go if outdoor activities are out of the question due to weather. They also have an area that has tables and chairs so families can eat their own food on the ground floor. We didn't use it but I noted it just in case. I would highly recommend and would return in the future to see the other floors.

Fabian V

3 weeks ago

Beautiful exhibition of historic art pieces. From Van Gogh, to Rembrandt, to Degas and a lot of Scottish and British artists there is something for everyone. Admission is for free at all times

Matthew Bond

a month ago

Wonderful visit. Lots of seating to sit and look at the artwork. Good location and easy access. This offers a good selection of 1600s artworks . Scottish section on the floor below.

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