Welcome to the National Galleries of Scotland.

Our collection of Scottish and international art is among the best in the world,
and is housed in five galleries across Edinburgh. We are open daily and entrance is free.

Explore art

  • Artist Rooms
  • Scottish Art
  • Portrait of the Month
  • See how Richard Wright has transformed the Dean Gallery stairwell.

    In focus

    See how Richard Wright has transformed the Dean Gallery stairwell.

  • 'Le Temps Menaçant [Threatening Weather]' by René Magritte

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    'Le Temps Menaçant [Threatening Weather]' by René Magritte

  • Drawn to Paint - view a selection of drawings alongside the finished works.

    eTours

    Drawn to Paint - view a selection of drawings alongside the finished works.

  • 'Prière de Toucher [Please Touch]' by André Breton and Marcel Duchamp

    Artwork

    'Prière de Toucher [Please Touch]' by André Breton and Marcel Duchamp

Summer 2010

  • See 3 shows for £20

    See 3 shows for £20

    With a sensational summer line-up, we think you’ll want to see more than one show, and if you do you can save over 15%.

  • The Glasgow Boys

    The Glasgow Boys

    Drawing Inspiration
    29th May to 5th September 2010

    Over 30 drawings providing an intimate insight into the working methods and friendships of the Glasgow Boys.

  • Art Competition for Schools 2010

    Art Competition for Schools 2010

    10th June to 15th October 2010

    The 53 winning entries featuring work by nursery, primary, secondary and special education school pupils.

  • Impressionist Gardens Opening Lecture: Anna Pavord - Planting an Impression

    Impressionist Gardens Opening Lecture: Anna Pavord - Planting an Impression

    Saturday, 31st July 2010

    Anna Pavord, author and gardening correspondent for The Independent, chooses some of her favourite images from the Impressionist Gardens exhibition and looks at them with a gardener's eye.

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