Scottish National Gallery
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh and home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Our galleries
Modern One
An outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art, including a centenary Joan Eardley display
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Open daily, 10am-5pm
Get ready for some incredible art
Join us across our four galleries for exhibitions that are sure to intrigue, fascinate and delight.
New Arrivals
A showcase of our most recent acquisitions at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Counted | Scotland's Census 2022
This exhibition is about celebrating who we are. What do we have in common, and what makes us unique?
Barbara Hepworth | Art & Life
The largest exhibition of the artist’s work since her death in 1975 featuring more than 120 works, lent from public and private collections.
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.
You are Here 2022
This display, running throughout 2022, celebrates and shares recent and ongoing collaborative projects with partner organisations across the country.
A Taste for Impressionism | Modern French Art from Millet to Matisse
The remarkable story of how Scotland became home to one of the world’s greatest collections of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist art.
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.
Celebrating Queer Art
Explore LGBTQ+ artists with us as we delve into archives and collections to celebrate queer art.
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.
Who was...
Delve into the lives and exploits of some of Scotland’s most vibrant personalities and brilliant minds in this series of films.
Portrait Gallery gifts
Art-inspired gifts featuring favourite portraits and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery interior.
Concerts online
Recorded in the splendour of our Rococo to Revolution gallery, harpist Sophie Rocks plays a set responding to the artworks on display.
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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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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 consists of three galleries in the very heart of Edinburgh, home to the Nation’s collection of art all available to hire for special events.