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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

Thursday: 10:00 - 17:00

Friday: 10:00 - 17:00

Saturday: 10:00 - 17:00

Closed

Sunday: 10:00 - 17:00

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National Galleries of Scotland: National

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Ana

a month ago

AMAZING art (paintings, sculptures) and space design! And the fact that is free was extraordinary to see! It sends a message ❤️ And like always, love the souvenir shop. It is huuuge and has a variety of things to choose from: cards, books, handmade mugs, scarves, games, notebooks, souvenirs 😍

Sofie

a month ago

Take enjoyed this gallery, they have a lot of famous artists on display, we spend a few hours here looking around. They have plenty of seats throughout the gallery, and foldout ones if you want to sit closer for a while, or sketch. The height of some pieces was fascinating, and you could stand in front of them for quite a while, figuring out the story. My favourites were those depicting scenes from A Midsummer night's dream, the statue of the 3 graces, and the tall embroidered pieces by Phoebe Anna Traquair. (See photos) We started off at the cafe on the 3rd level, then worked from the top down (old art student trick!) which worked very nicely and meant we ended up finishing at the shop, where I bought a LOT of postcards! Highly recommend coming here if you're an art lover ❤️

Josephine W

3 weeks ago

I was delighted to see the art of great masters — Monet, Van Gogh Seurat, Courbet, and Degas — beautifully and tastefully displayed at the National Gallery. The Gallery boasts vast collections that span centuries, from Renaissance masterpieces to modern / contemporary art. It is a world‑class destination for anyone who loves art and history. Art lovers, dedicate at least 3-4 hours to appreciate the works. Unfortunately , I only had about an hour during my visit!

Aine C

a month ago

Free to enter, the artwork is absolutely incredible and transports you to different times and places. The gift shop also has amazing pieces, worth having a look in there too! Highly recommend visiting the galleries whilst in Edinburgh.

Ilya

a month ago

This is one of the best galleries I've ever been to. The selection of art is extraordinary. The gallery isn't too big and you can comfortably walk through it in 1.5 hours. The museum store is fairly priced too.

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