two people looking in awe at the interior of the great hall in the gallery,© National Galleries of Scotland
© National Galleries of Scotland

National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

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A neo-Gothic palace dedicated to exploring various aspects of the Scottish story, this gallery is a hidden gem right at the heart of Edinburgh.

  • A man sitting in a gallery full of portraits,© National Galleries of Scotland
    © National Galleries of Scotland
  • A couple hug while looking at a room full of portraits in a gallery,© National Galleries of Scotland
    © National Galleries of Scotland
  • A couple hold hands in front of an historic painting,© National Galleries of Scotland
    © National Galleries of Scotland

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A neo-Gothic palace dedicated to exploring various aspects of the Scottish story, this gallery is a hidden gem right at the heart of Edinburgh. The art tells you stories of the land and its people, through the medium of imagery.

Meet with friends in the welcoming Café Portrait. Find other familiar faces when you discover contemporary portraits of pop culture icons like Billy Connolly, Emeli Sandé and Tilda Swinton in the galleries above. You will spot recent pioneers in science, sport and the arts and sit alongside famous historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns and Charles Edward Stuart.

The gallery is decorated in elaborate murals and sculptural embellishments inside and out - really, take time to look up at the Zodiac ceiling in the world-famous Great Hall. Seriously, it is like 2,000 golden stars and 47 constellations! Bedazzling.

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Children

Baby Changing Facilities

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Public Parking Nearby

There is no car park at the Gallery, and very limited on-street parking near the venue. We recommend that you park your car in one of the many city centre car parks instead, the nearest of which is the St James Quarter Car Park.

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Green Tourism

Green Tourism Gold

Accessibility

Accessible parking or drop-off point

Accessible toilets

Large print, braille or audio

Lift or stairlift

Ramp to main entrance

Wheelchair access throughout

Wheelchairs or mobility aids provided

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