Set in the beautiful surroundings of Dalkeith Palace within Dalkeith Country Park and running from 22 August to 27 September 2026, PhotoDalkeith RSA200 returns for its third year.
The exhibition celebrates 200 years of Scottish photography as part of the Royal Scottish Academy’s bicentenary programme, RSA200: Celebrating Together. Exploring Scotland’s rich photographic heritage and the evolution of photography as an art form, the exhibition traces the development of photography across two centuries. Historic works are shown alongside pieces from artists’ studios and new commissions created specifically for the exhibition.
Visitors can journey through the history of Scottish photography, from the ground-breaking calotypes of Hill & Adamson to contemporary documentary practice, showcasing how the medium continues to capture Scotland’s people, places and stories.
Alongside the exhibition, there is a curated programme of special events, celebrating the connections between photography, art, music and literature.
Dalkeith Country Park is around 30 minutes commute from the centre of Edinburgh. Lothian Buses 3, 33 or 49 run a regular service to Dalkeith High Street. It is then a 5 to 10 minute walk to the park.
The view programme of events is available on PhotoDalkeith RSA200. Advance booking is recommended; however, drop-ins are welcome.
