Scottish National Gallery
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The neoclassical building designed by William Henry Playfair opened to the public in 1859 on The Mound hill. The collection includes works of European painting from the early Renaissance to the 19th century. The exhibition halls display paintings by masters: Rembrandt, Titian, Diego Velázquez, and Claude Monet. In 2023, a new wing dedicated to Scottish painters, including Henry Raeburn and William McTaggart, was opened. The glazed interiors offer views of the city gardens.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
What to look for
- Portrait of The Skating Minister by Henry Raeburn from 1790
- Italian Renaissance canvases by Titian and Raphael Santi
- New Scottish Galleries wing with views of Princes Street Gardens
- Works by French Impressionists: Edgar Degas and Paul Cézanne
How long does it take to visit Scottish National Gallery?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Makars Gourmet Mash Bar — 170 m
- Writers' Museum — 180 m
- Gladstone's Land — 200 m
- Deacon Brodie's Tavern — 200 m
- Camera Obscura and World of Illusions — 210 m
- Scott Monument — 220 m
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