Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Scottish National Portrait Gallery Reviews

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4.6

• By Nicola D

  We visited the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in March, just before lockdown. It is a spectacular red sandstone gothic-style building which is really imposing. It is just as magnificent...  more »

• By Polisgirl

  This is a spectacular building, with a great collection of art - and it's free! I visited late in the afternoon and the gallery was closing at 5pm so I didn't really have enough time to do it full...  more »

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• By Martin MacGill

  I really enjoyed my visit to the gallery. The gallery is over a number of floors and highlights various eras of art. Lots of interesting styles to keep the attention going. I particularly liked the contemporary art (although some of the photography was a bit challenging!). Worth a visit and the cafe was a nice place to rest and refuel - cake is good, right?

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• By Simon Abercrombie

  Excellent place to spend a few hours away from the crowds in Edinburgh. It's full of portraits, busts, paintings, sculptures and photos all with a Scottish connection. When I visited in August 2019 there was a beautiful portrait of Her Majesty the Queen in the regalia of the Chief of the Clans. Situated a stones throw from the main bus station, the gallery is highly recommended and best of all, free to visit.

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