National Gallery of Scotland

The Mound
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH2 2EL

Tel: +44 (0)1316 246 200
Fax: +44 (0)1313 433 250
Email: enquiries@nationalgalleries.org
Web: http://www.nationalgalleries.org


The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism, including Velázquez, El Greco, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Turner, Constable, Monet and Van Gogh; shown alongside the national collection of Scottish art.
  • There is wheelchair access to all parts (except for Room A1), lifts and adapted toilets
  • Shop with wide range of books, slides, postcards and gifts
  • Café open in late July and August

     

    Opening Times
    (2006 times)
    Mon - Sun 10.00am - 5.00pm, Thursday 10.00am - 7.00pm

    Admission Charges
    (2006 prices)
    Admission to the permanent collection is free. Charges for special or major international exhibitions.

    Directions
    In the centre of Edinburgh, just off Princes Street on the Mound, overlooking the railway station and gardens.
    By bus: Any bus to Princes Street.
    By car: There is limited meter parking nearby.
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