Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Portrait. Dedicated to exploring various aspects of the Scottish story, this gallery is a hidden gem right …
Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Portrait. Dedicated to exploring various aspects of the Scottish story, this gallery is a hidden gem right at the heart of Edinburgh. Meet with friends in Café Portrait. Find other familiar faces when you discover contemporary portraits of pop culture icons like Billy Connolly, Emeli Sandé and Tilda Swinton in the galleries above. Spot recent pioneers in science, sport and the arts and sit alongside famous historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Burns and Charles Edward Stuart. The gallery is decorated in elaborate murals and sculptural embellishments - take time to look up at the Zodiac ceiling in the world-famous Great Hall.
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Mar 24, 2025
An incredible gem of a museum, on the smaller side and very enjoyable to visit. Had a stunning show on modern portrait to accompany the more traditional objects from the 18th and 19th century, and wa…Full review by Samantha A
Feb 24, 2025
Lovely building and free to enter so great for any family. Large locker was useful to leave our bags. We spent an hour or so taking in the variety of the more modern portraits and enjoyed the histori…Full review by Tommosnr
Feb 12, 2025
Love the gallery such a beautiful building inside and out. We have been visiting the portrait gallery on a regular basis for over 40yrs. My husband always has to go and say hello to James Bothwell…Full review by Gaye N
What do you class as "the main attractions" of Edinburgh? The NPG is 2 streets away from Princes Street, within walking distance of both Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, The RSA and the National Gallery at The Mound. Plus the 2 galleries in Market Street.
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Thank you kind people for replying. I posted my question in response to someone's complaining that the NPG was far too far away from everything. I realise now I should have …
Thank you kind people for replying. I posted my question in response to someone's complaining that the NPG was far too far away from everything. I realise now I should have phrased my post quite differently, but thank you all so much for the courtesy of your posts.
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