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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.
In Focus | Reverend Robert Walker by Henry Raeburn
In this series devoted to Scottish Art, we look at paintings by some of the nation’s finest artists. We examine them to uncover what makes each work so special and reveal some of the stories behind them.
What's new at the galleries
Art around you
Art activities for children of all ages and stages to look at, talk about and make their own discoveries about art, at home.
2020: Stories, Portraits, Visions
Help us to document this unparalleled year by sending us your images and writings.
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Our sale is now on with up to 40% off art-inspired fashion, stationery, art books and homeware.
Dismal Thoughts | Thomas Carlyle on Race
Lisa Williams, Director of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association, responds to the portraits of controversial nineteenth-century essayist and historian Thomas Carlyle (1795-1881).
Our galleries
Scottish National Gallery
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh and home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world.
Closed until 1 February
Modern One
Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art.
Closed until 27 March 2021
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Closed until 1 February
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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.