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.
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.
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.
New Arrivals
A showcase of our most recent acquisitions at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Conversations with the Collection
Taking over the top level of Modern One, this changing programme of displays will offer visitors a brand new way to experience the national collection.
You are Here 2022
This display, running throughout 2022, celebrates and shares recent and ongoing collaborative projects with partner organisations across the country.
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.
King James VI & I – Art & Culture at the Jacobean Court
Curator Kate Anderson looks at a selection of objects from the collections of the National Galleries of Scotland and other UK museums and galleries to shed light on the life and reign of King James.
Colourful keepsakes
Take home the colourfulness of our blockbuster Summer Impressionist exhibition.
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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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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.