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Explore the online collection of artworks dating from the early Renaissance to the present day.
Art in the Collection
Artists
Browse over a thousand highlighted artists from the collection in our artist A-Z.
Glossary
Our art glossary provides context for the terminology used on our site. Explore over 100 terms and discover related artists and artworks
New acquisitions
The National Galleries of Scotland continues to acquire artworks that enhance and complement our collection.
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Our galleries
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
The best of modern and contemporary art spread across two unique venues in our beautiful sculpture park.
Modern One
Free admission
Closed from 5pm, 17 March 2020
Gallery closed
Modern Two
Free admission
Closed from 5pm, 17 March 2020
Gallery closed
What we do
Community and access
We invite community and access groups to explore Scotland’s national art collection for free through guided or self-guided visits. These groups also gain free entry to all paying exhibitions.
About the National Galleries of Scotland
We care for, develop, research and display the national collection of Scottish and international art. We aim to engage and inspire through art.
Commercial services
We offer a wide range of commercial services including venue hire for events and filming, product wholesale, image licensing, corporate gifts and book sales.
Venue hire
The National Galleries of Scotland comprises of three galleries in the very heart of Edinburgh, home to the Nation’s collection of art all available to hire for special events.