Enjoy a selection of audio descriptions of artworks at the Modern. Taking over the top level of Modern One, this display, entitled Conversations with the Collection is a celebration of Scottish and international modern and contemporary art.
Highlighting many works that have rarely (if ever) been shown before, the display will include intriguing juxtapositions between artworks from different time periods and geographical locations, unearthing evocative stories and unexpected connections between artists.
This guide, which has been developed specifically for blind and partially sighted people, features detailed descriptions of the artworks
Each description is between 2 and 4 minutes long. Gallery staff are available to help you locate any of the paintings.
The audio guide is about 215 minutes long and can also be accessed via Soundcloud and Smartify.
Introduction
Descriptive Audio Tours
Explore artworks in the collection and exhibitions through audio descriptive tours. Listen to these audio tours from home or at the gallery using your own device (via Soundcloud and Smartify)
Visually Impaired Tour | Sculpture Park
Join Artist, Juliana Capes as she takes you on a touch tour of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art's sculpture park.
Visually Impaired Tour | Scottish National Gallery Highlights
Enjoy a descriptive audio tour of some of the best-loved artworks on display at the Scottish National Gallery.
Visually Impaired Tour | Portrait Gallery Highlights
Enjoy a descriptive audio tour of iconic portraits at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
