Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Scottish National Portrait Gallery    

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(2.8K) · Art gallery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Portrait .

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Jan 4, 2025
This has everything going for it. It’s a wonderful building. The central hall and gallery are beautiful and really, I’d like to go to (or give at a push) a very glamorous party or reception here. It … Full review by saranLondon
Dec 23, 2024
One of the most striking aspects of the Scottish National Gallery of Portraits is its rich diversity of subjects. The gallery doesn’t just focus on royalty and nobility—there are also portraits of ev… Full review by trouville2000
Nov 6, 2024
Gorgeous building and intriguing collection. Portraits from old to contemporary. Manageable and centrally located. Highly recommend. Full review by D1906XXsarahb
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National Galleries Scotland: Portrait is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh. Portrait holds the national collections of portraits, all o…
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Facts

Established:1889
Located:1 Queen Street
Visitors:372,743 (2019)

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Is there a place to securely store a suitcase? If so, how much does it cost
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I didn’t see one, but it is usual at a Gallery, so worth checking.
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Answer by B F · Jun 26, 2018
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I believe there are two cafe/restaurants in the gallery, where are they situated?
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Yep. Just one cafe on ground floor, on right on the way in. V good produce and reasonably priced.
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What do you class as "the main attractions" of Edinburgh? The NPG is 2 streets away from Princes Street, within walking …
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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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Edinburgh Castle is one of the main attractions in Edinburgh and the museum and national gallery are also well worth a visit.
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Hi is it easy to find coming from Aberystwyth town centre? I'm towing a trailer tent.
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Easy to find but very difficult to park. Better to park in a 'park and ride' and get bus into city centre.
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