Attractions near Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scott Monument (< 1 Mile)*
The Scott Monument is 200 ft. 6in high and 55ft square at the base; the highest gallery is reached by climbing a total of 287 steps. It is constructed of Binnie stone, taken from shale workings near Linlithgow.
National Gallery of Scotland (< 1 Mile)*
The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism.
Edinburgh City Art Centre (< 1 Mile)*
The City Art Centre is home to Edinburgh's fine art collection, comprising some 4,000 paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures and photographs.
Nelson Monument (< 1 Mile)*
The death of Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 was felt by many people in Britain to be more than just a public calamity. In Edinburgh it was decided that a monument should be built which would be both ornamental and useful.
The Writers' Museum (< 1 Mile)*
The Writers' Museum is dedicated to the lives and work of scotland's great literary figures.
Gladstone's Land (< 1 Mile)*
Gladstone's Land was the home of a prosperous Edinburgh merchant, Thomas Gledstanes, in the 17th century. But Gledstanes also let out parts of the building to different tenants.
Edinburgh Dungeon (< 1 Mile)*
The Edinburgh Dungeon invites you to a feast of fun with history's horrible bits. Live actors, an errie ride, shows and special effects transport you back to those black, bleak times. Are you brave enough?
St Giles Cathedral (< 1 Mile)*
When you walk through the door of St Giles' Cathedral, you are entering one of the most historic and romantic buildings in Scotland. Founded in the 1100s, this church has witnessed executions, riots and celebrations
Museum of Childhood (< 1 Mile)*
The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is a favourite with adults and children alike - it is a treasure house, crammed full of objects telling of childhood, past and present.
Brass Rubbing Centre (< 1 Mile)*
In the centre you will find a fascinating collection of replicas moulded from ancient Pictish Stones, rare Scottish brasses and medieval church brasses.
National War Museum of Scotland (< 1 Mile)*
The National War Museum of Scotland explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years.
Camera Obscura & World Of Illusions (< 1 Mile)*
Visit Edinburgh Camera Obscura and World of Illusions where seeing is not believing! There are five great attractions in one visit.
John Knox House (< 1 Mile)*
John Knox House has been the outstanding building in Edinburgh's historic Netherbow for over five hundred years.
Royal Museum (1 Mile)*
The Royal Museum covers life, the universe and beyond. With international collections of decorative arts, science and industry, archaeology and the natural world, there really is something for everyone.
Museum of Scotland (1 Mile)*
The Museum of Scotland presents the history of the nation: its land, people and culture.
* Distances shown are in a direct line. Distances by road will be longer.


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