Become a Friend

Friends subscriptions support the National Galleries of Scotland’s extensive programme of exhibitions, free displays, education work, conservation and acquisitions. The Friends have also supported the Art Cart in the National Gallery and Bags of Art in the Gallery of Modern Art for many years and we hope into the future. In return Friends have the opportunity to take advantage of a special insight into the collection and access to Gallery staff and curators.

6 Reasons to Become a Friend

  1. 1 Free entry to exhibitions A membership card giving unlimited entry to all National Galleries of Scotland exhibitions

  2. 2 Be the first Invitations to exhibition preview days

  1. 3 Take part An events and lecture programme designed for Friends

  2. 4 What’s On guide Guide of current exhibitions and events four times a year

  1. 5 e-Bulletin Receive free regular updates and special offers by e-Bulletin

  2. 6 Free entry for all children Under the age of 18 when accompanied by a Friend. Applies to exhibitions and preview days.

Choose a Type of Membership

Philanthropic
Philanthropic

£100.00

All Duo benefits plus:

  • Highlights magazine and annual report
  • An invitation to an annual lecture by a Director of the National Galleries of Scotland
Student
Student

£20.00

A reduced membership rate to students who provide proof of full-time status. (Please send a photocopy of your student card and graduation year).

Duo
Duo

£55.00

Duo gives the same benefits as Solo, only for two members. Either two membership cards or one card plus guest.

Solo
Solo

£40.00

Join as a Solo Member and receive free unlimited entry to all National Galleries of Scotland exhibitions, and invitations to exclusive Friends exhibition previews.

Friends Membership as a Gift

Why not give a membership of the Friends of the National Galleries of Scotland to someone special and let them enjoy the National Galleries all year round? We can dispatch the membership pack to you or directly to the new member with a gift message. Please see our Gift Membership Terms and Conditions for more details on indicating your delivery preference.

Gift Aid

Gift Aid

Gift Aid allows the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland Foundation to claim basic rate tax relief on your donation from the taxman, increasing the value of your donation significantly at no cost to you.

Find out more about gift aid.


I would like the National Galleries of Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland Foundation to treat all donations I have made to the Galleries in the previous four years and all the further donations as Gift Aid Donations, until I notify you otherwise.


You must be paying an amount of income tax and/or capital gains tax at least equal to the tax that the National Galleries of Scotland reclaims on your donation in the tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give).