National Gallery Edinburgh

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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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Feb 22, 2025
Exceptional work of arts (paintings) , some are huge and extraordinarily wide…. a marvelous collections of paintings dona as early as 18th centuryFull review by Oel S
Feb 13, 2025
This is a beautiful gallery with some wonderful sculptures and art pieces. It is free to enter and enjoyable to wonder around.Full review by Katie C
Feb 6, 2025
We had time to waste before our flight home and we walked past and decided to head in. We wouldn’t really have a massive interest in art but honestly this place was beautiful. The art work was beauti…Full review by Erin G
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No art lover should miss a chance to visit the Scottish National Gallery, which is found on the Mound, just next to the Royal Scottish Acade…
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The Scottish National Gallery is home to an extensive collection of paintings, sculpture and artwork that chronicles the history of art, right …
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The National Gallery of Scotland, in Edinburgh, is the national art gallery of Scotland. An elaborate neoclassical edifice, it stands on Th…
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Established:1859
Located:The Mound, Edinburgh
Visitors:1,583,231 (2019)

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