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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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
Feb 1, 2025
I enter portrait galleries with a bit of trepidation. I'm not that keen on walls full of eightenth century Right Honourables let alone photograph collections that would be better off in family albums…Full review by PaulH_Surrey
I believe there are two cafe/restaurants in the gallery, where are they situated?
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Excellent selection of scones, sweets, teas and coffee, as well as small sandwiches. I had a strawberry/cream scone and tea in the amazing cafe. Huge windows and a wonderful …
Excellent selection of scones, sweets, teas and coffee, as well as small sandwiches. I had a strawberry/cream scone and tea in the amazing cafe. Huge windows and a wonderful giftstore right within the cafe area.
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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The Royal Mile, the Museum, Modern Art Galleries, Botanical Gardens, pubs including Bow Bar and the Devil's Advocate, Cockburn and Victoria St shops pubs and cafes, the Dogs …
The Royal Mile, the Museum, Modern Art Galleries, Botanical Gardens, pubs including Bow Bar and the Devil's Advocate, Cockburn and Victoria St shops pubs and cafes, the Dogs restaurant, Grain Store and Outsider restaurants, Gardners Cottage restaurant, Cafe Royal, Berts Bar, shops on William Street and Stafford St (West End)...Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill views on a fine day... these are the essentials...
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