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The gallery is decorated in elaborate murals and sculptural embellishments inside and out - really, take time to look up at the Zodiac ceiling in the world-famous Great Hall. Seriously, it is like 2,000 golden stars and 47 constellations! Bedazzling. See all exhibitions and displays at the Portrait.
National Galleries Scotland: Portrait is an art museum on Queen Street, Edinburgh. Portrait holds the national collections of portraits, all of which are of, but not necessarily by, Scots. It also holds the Scottish National Photography Collection.
Discover more details about Scottish National Portrait Gallery including opening times, photos and more. Visit one of Edinburgh’s most iconic buildings and explore a fascinating overview of Scotland past and present though a wealth of imagery encompassing painting, photography, sculpture and film.
A distinctive landmark on Edinburgh’s Queen Street, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a grand, neo-gothic building in red sandstone. The north- and east-facing sides feature an elaborate scheme of decorative sculptures.
Apr 13, 2023 · Discover Scotland's rich cultural heritage at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. View iconic portraits and learn about the nation's history.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most remarkable buildings – a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline. The Gallery was...
Dec 9, 2011 · The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has been transformed with a £7.6 million facelift. As a first-timer I confess I don’t have a clue what it looked like before, but I am assured it was dark and gloomy and had the air of a building cast aside in favour of Edinburgh’s better attractions.
Located in an amazing building right the centre of Edinburgh, the Portrait Gallery offers a great collection of Scottish artists and artworks related to the story of Scotland, dated from the...
5 things to do at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Explore the elaborate red sandstone building, both inside and out. Look out for friezes, murals, sculptures and embellishment adorning every surface. See the portraits on display.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh’s most remarkable buildings – a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city’s skyline. The Gallery was designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson as a shrine for Scotland’s heroes and heroines.
