About The National Galleries of Scotland

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern is a home for all art lovers. It contains all of the country's sensational collections of fine art, from the early Renaissance to the late nineteenth century. Here you can find everything from Raphael, Velázquez, and Vermeer to Van Gogh, Monet, and Gauguin. The best part of the collection is that it covers local Scottish paintings, which include some of the most influential artists from the country like Ramsay, Raeburn, and McTaggart, in great detail. The highlights include Raeburn's much-loved "Reverend Dr. Robert Walker Skating on Duddingston Loch" also known as the "Skating Minister."

Take part in a life drawing class in the interactive IT Gallery, or bring your kids for a storytelling session. These activities and events suit all ages. There are several shops, a cafe and an award-winning restaurant in the Gallery.

Must See

  •  Beautiful paintings
  •  Wonderful pieces of artwork

How to reach

You can either take a train or a lightrail to the National Gallery Of Scotland. Here’s a list of a few lines that pass near your destination - Lightrail: T50; Train: ScotRail; Bus: 100, 33, 38A, 909

Tips

  • Although access is free you may make a donation. Being here is a privilege, and your small donation means the next person can enjoy it too.
  • There is no car park at the Gallery and very limited on-street parking near the venue. So it's advisable to use public transport or park your car in one of the many City Centre car parks.
  • The displays here are all clean and have an information card next to it and the staff is very friendly.
  • Please do not carry any large bag packs as the lockers are only in the newer art building, to avoid the hassle of the walk from the older building to the new.

Visit Time

Sunday: 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Monday: 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. 

Tuesday:10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday : 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Friday: 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday: 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

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Waiting Time

No wait times moving crowds.

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

1 to 2 hour

 

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Weather

Moderate Rain 5.43°C

 

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