Scottish National Portrait Gallery

1 Queen Street
Edinburgh
Lothian
EH2 1JD

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


A unique visual history of Scotland told through the portraits of those who shaped it, including such luminaries as Mary, Queen of Scots, Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott right up to Jimmy Shand and Sean Connery. There are regular exhibitions of photography from the national collection.
  • There is wheelchair access to all parts, lifts and adapted toilets
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    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 exhibitions.

    Directions
    In the centre of Edinburgh, in Queen Street behind St Andrew Square Bus Station and two minutes walk from the East end of Princes Street.
    By bus: Any bus to Princes Street.
    By car: There is limited meter parking nearby.
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    The Museum houses an outstanding collection of paintings, drawings and prints by the greatest artists from the Renaissance to Post-Impressionism which is shown alongside the national connection of Scottish art.
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