Join us for a free Deaf-led tour in British Sign Language of The Modern Portrait at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. In this tour we will see a selection of artworks featuring well-known Scottish faces including John Byrne, Alan Cumming, Tilda Swinton, Annie Lennox, Frightened Rabbit’s Scott Hutchison and Naomi Mitchison. Led by Trudi Collier, you will have the chance to socialise, explore art together and share your ideas.
This tour is in British Sign Language (BSL).
Although social distancing rules are not compulsory in Scotland, we encourage you to maintain 1m physical distancing throughout the tour. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]
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Gallery facilities
A full accessibility guide is available at www.accessibilityguides.org.
We provide a sensory map of the building to help visitors identify areas with changes in light, smells and noise. It locates seating areas and less crowded, quieter spaces. Printed copies are available from the front desk at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
Getting here
Located in the city centre on Queen Street, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is easy to access.
British Sign Language (BSL) tour | The Modern Portrait
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