One of the principle aims of Portrait of the Nation is to place our visitors’ enjoyment, inspiration and education at the heart of everything we do. We want the new Portrait Gallery to be used by as many people as possible. This is, after all, a gallery which was built for and given to, the Scottish people and our core subject – portraiture – is all about people. Our displays will appeal to existing and first time visitors, and we will use our website to reach out to audiences who may never or seldom be able to come in person.
On site, the dedicated Education Suite, Auditorium, IT Gallery and Research and Learning Centre – all new facilities – will enable us to offer an expanded and far more comprehensive service for school groups and adult learners.
