Join us at the Portrait Gallery for regular, relaxed, sensory-friendly mornings for adults with additional support needs, including autistic adults and those with learning disabilities. At these sessions you can meet other people, see artworks in our gallery spaces and take part in creative activities.
There will be a quiet, comfortable space available at all times for you to use.
Places are free, but limited so please book online. Only one ticket is needed per participant plus any number of companions.
For more information or assistance please contact us on 0131 624 6410 or [email protected]
The Portrait is a few minutes’ cycle from Waverley Station. Take the Waverley Bridge exit, turn right, go up the hill to Princes Street. Turn left, then first right into St Andrew Square. Travel the short distance past St Andrew Square, turning right onto Queen Street. There are cycle parking places at the front of the building.
There is is a tram stop at St Andrew Square which is 2 minutes walk to the Portrait. Form the tram stop, go down North St Andrew Street. The Portrait is on your left at the junction with Queen Street.
The Portrait is a few minutes’ walk from Waverley Station. Take the Princes Street exit, cross the road and walk the short distance through St Andrew Square, turning left onto Queen Street.
Bus numbers 10, 11, 12, 16, 26 and 44 all go past the Portrait. Alternatively, take any Princes Street or city centre bus, to the East end of Princes Street, opposite Waverley Steps and walk through St Andrew Square, turning left onto Queen Street.
Follow routes for city centre and city centre attractions. There is no car park at the Gallery, and very limited on-street parking near the venue. We recommend that you park your car in one of the many city centre car parks instead, the nearest of which is the St James Quarter Car Park.
Friends of the Galleries get free unlimited entry to all exhibitions, and enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits including early exhibition access, special events and 10% discount in our cafes.
