National Gallery of Scotland

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Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National is home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world.

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Feb 2, 2025
The Old Masters galleries are a perfect size for a 1-2-hour visit - one or two masterpieces by practically every major painter in the western tradition. Not too many! I was especially moved by the R…Full review by Tim R
Jan 31, 2025
Hugely disappointed as to how poorly organised admission to the Turner exhibition was. The staff tried their best. Hopefully lessons will be learned.Full review by James A
Jan 29, 2025
The National Gallery of Scotland has a fantastic collection. I entered on the lower floor so viewed primarily Scottish artists first and then went up to the first floor where there is a more general …Full review by PaulH_Surrey
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National Gallery of Scotland, which opened in 1859, is housed in this neoclassical building designed by a great Scottish architect, Willia…
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The National Gallery of Scotland, in Edinburgh, is the national art gallery of Scotland. An elaborate neoclassical edifice, it stands on Th…
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Established:1859
Located:The Mound, Edinburgh
Visitors:1,583,231 (2019)

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Can I leave a small suitcase in the lockers here?
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yes there are lockers on the ground floor next to the cafe where you can leave a small suitcase.
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