National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait, Gothic revival art museum in central Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The sandstone building houses the national collections of portraits, including 3,000 paintings, 25,000 prints, and 38,000 photographs from various periods.
Architect Robert Rowand Anderson designed the neo-gothic structure between 1885 and 1890, creating a dedicated space for Scottish portraiture and photography collections.
The extensive collection presents notable Scottish figures through paintings, sculptures, and photographs, documenting the nation's achievements across multiple fields.
Located on Queen Street, the museum welcomes visitors daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, offering free admission and complete accessibility.
The grand entrance hall features an elaborate decorative scheme with murals depicting significant moments from Scottish history through artistic interpretation.
Location: Edinburgh
Address: 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Phone: +441316246200
Website: https://nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-portrait-gallery
GPS coordinates: 55.95550,-3.19352
Latest update: March 6, 2025 02:00
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