Our galleries
Get ready for a summer of incredible art
Join us across our four galleries for a summer of new exhibitions that will intrigue, fascinate and delight.
Alison Watt | A Portrait Without Likeness
The celebrated Scottish artist presents new paintings made in response to the practice of eighteenth-century portrait artist Allan Ramsay.
Thomas Joshua Cooper | The World's Edge
Over the last three decades, Thomas Joshua Cooper has circumnavigated the globe making incredible photographs of some of the most extreme locations surrounding the Atlantic Ocean.
Ruined | Reinventing Scottish History
200 young people across Scotland have contributed to help re-invent Scottish history by imaginatively 'mashing-up' works from the National Galleries of Scotland collection.
Isaac Julien | Lessons of the Hour
National Galleries Scotland and Edinburgh Art Festival partner to present this ambitious installation on the life and times of Frederick Douglass.
Joan Eardley & Catterline
This celebratory two-room display marks 100 years since the birth of Eardley, who is widely regarded as one of the most influential painters of her generation.
Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema
The largest and widest-ranging exhibition of Ray Harryhausen’s work ever seen, with newly restored and previously unseen material from his incredible archive.
Art in the Collection
Explore and search
Explore the online collection of artworks dating from the early Renaissance to the present day.
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.
Scotland's Art | The Glasgow Girls
In this new series devoted to Scottish Art, we look at the styles and schools that have shaped Scotland's Art and uncover some of the nation’s finest artists.
What's new at the galleries
Your Art World
Your Art World is an online community by and for 3-18 year olds: a place to think, wonder, create and share your art online. Find resources and open-ended challenges to inspire critical thinking, play and individual voice.
Restoring Christ Teacheth Humility
Follow the conservation processes involved in preparing Christ Teacheth Humility for display at the Scottish National Gallery in this three-part blog.
Creative gifts
Crafty gifts, inspiring books and natty fashion for gallery lovers and those who like to create, make and wear their art on their sleeve.
Concerts at home
New Horizons Duo, mezzo-soprano Beth Taylor and pianist Michał Gajzler perform a special concert inspired by works in the collection on the theme 'From a Window'.
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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.
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