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The National (formerly the Scottish National Gallery) is the national art gallery of Scotland. It is located on The Mound in central Edinburgh, close to Princes Street. The building was designed in a neoclassical style by William Henry Playfair, and first opened to the public in 1859.
- 1859; 164 years ago
- 1,583,231 (2019)
- Scottish National Gallery, National Gallery of Scotland
Explore the modern and contemporary art collections at two galleries and sculpture parks in Edinburgh. Discover exhibitions, events, facilities and accessibility information for your visit.
Explore the Scottish story through portraits of famous figures, historical and contemporary, at this neo-Gothic palace. Enjoy free admission, exhibitions, events, café and shop at the Portrait.
Mar 12, 2022 · The Scottish National Gallery is famous both for its stunning architecture and its world-leading art collections. One of Scotland’s finest neoclassical structures is the gallery, which William Henry Playfair designed in 1859. The Scottish National Gallery is right next to the Royal Scottish Academy, and a basement connects them both.
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National Galleries Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Gailearaidhean Nàiseanta na h-Alba, formerly the National Galleries of Scotland) is the executive non-departmental public body that controls the three national galleries of Scotland and two partner galleries, forming one of the National Collections of Scotland.