Following a dramatic refurbishment, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is now open. One of Edinburgh's most iconic buildings, the Gallery now offers 17 new displays, exploring the story of Scotland through a wealth of imagery. Featuring traditional and contemporary works, portraits of key figures include Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert Burns and Walter Scott, through to pioneering scientists, female revolutionaries and modern playwrights. These superb works are on show in glorious new spaces, from the suite of grand top-lit galleries to smaller intimate rooms, contemporary spaces to the charming Victorian Library. The Gallery also features a shop, cafe, reading spaces, and a touch-screen gallery.
National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery is managed by National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland is an Art UK Founder Partner
National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD Scotland
pginfo@nationalgalleries.org
0131 624 6200
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-galleryPlease remember to double-check the opening hours with the venue concerned before making a special visit
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We are providing a free creche on the day of our 2019 Research Conference Available to those attending the conference with children aged 0-8 (spaces limited). Contact:
Alex Salmond (b.1954), Leader of SNP, Scotland's First Minister Fionna Carlisle (b.1954) -
Rikki Fulton (1924–2004), Actor and Comedian Thomas Kluge (b.1969) -
Sir Adam Thomson (b.1926), Founder and Chairman of British Caledonian Airways John Wonnacott (b.1940) -
Graham Crowden (1922–2010), Actor Victoria Crowe (b.1945) - 1,264 more
National Galleries of Scotland, Scottish National Portrait Gallery is part of
National Galleries of Scotland
National Galleries of Scotland artworks can also be found at these venues
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Stories
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Identification and attributionDr Helen C. Rawson
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Artist in focus: Henry RaeburnStephen Lloyd
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The Romantic poets in artLydia Figes
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The versatility of Elizabeth BlackadderLydia Figes
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<img src="https://d3d00swyhr67nd.cloudfront.net/w250/NGS/NGS_NGS_PG_2430.jpg" alt="William Garden Blaikie Murdoch (1880–1934), Art Critic and Writer" />
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<span class="title">William Garden Blaikie Murdoch (1880–1934), Art Critic and Writer</span>
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Horace Brodzky (1885–1969) </span>
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<img src="https://d3d00swyhr67nd.cloudfront.net/w250/NGS/NGS_NGS_PG_3363.jpg" alt="Alison Elliot (b.1948), Moderator Elect of the Church of Scotland" />
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<span class="title">Alison Elliot (b.1948), Moderator Elect of the Church of Scotland</span>
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Jennifer McRae (b.1959) </span>
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<a href="https://www.artuk.org/discover/artworks/allan-murray-230070"></a>
<img src="https://d3d00swyhr67nd.cloudfront.net/w250/NGS/NGS_NGS_PG_3700.jpg" alt="Allan Murray" />
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<span class="title">Allan Murray</span>
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John Byrne (b.1940) </span>
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<img src="https://d3d00swyhr67nd.cloudfront.net/w250/NGS/NGS_NGS_PG_3661.jpg" alt="Alex Salmond (b.1954), Leader of SNP, Scotland){kind=link}