Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Art museum in Edinburgh, Scotland.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery occupies a Gothic Revival building constructed with red sandstone, featuring ornate sculptural decorations on its main facades.
The building was designed by architect Robert Rowand Anderson and constructed between 1885 and 1889, becoming the first purpose-built portrait gallery in the world.
The gallery contains an extensive collection of paintings, photographs, and sculptures depicting notable Scottish figures from the 16th century to present day.
The museum offers free admission and remains open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with extended hours until 19:00 on Thursdays.
The entrance hall features a continuous frieze that presents Scottish history through detailed depictions of people and clothing from different periods.
Location: City of Edinburgh
Location: Edinburgh
Inception: 1889
Founders: John Ritchie Findlay
Architects: Robert Rowand Anderson
Official opening: 1889
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Operator: National Galleries of Scotland
Part of: National Galleries Scotland
Address: 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD EH2 1JD
Opening Hours: Lunedì-Domenica 10:00-17:00; Giovedì 10:00-19:00
Phone: +441316246200
Website: https://nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery
GPS coordinates: 55.95551,-3.19361
Latest update: May 18, 2025 02:28
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