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: Attraction's Own Web Site

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The Galleries 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, lifts and adapted toilets
  • Shop with wide range of books, slides, postcards and gifts
  • Restaurant and Cafe
  • Open until 7.00pm throughout August.





    Opening Times
    (2011 times)
    Monday - Sunday 10.00am - 5.00pm

    Thursday 10.00am - 7.00pm

    Admission Charges
    (2011 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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    National Gallery of Scotland Postcode for SatNav: EH2 2EL

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