The Modern Portrait
This display collates some of the most recognisable modern and contemporary portraits from the national collection.
This rich survey of paintings, sculpture and works in other media features figures from science, politics, the arts, business and sport - it is a cross-section of well-known Scottish faces, from John Byrne, Alan Cumming and Tilda Swinton, to Annie Lennox, Frightened Rabbit's Scott Hutchison, and Naomi Mitchison.
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Display accessibility
Location
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.
In addition to the transport options below there are bike racks at each site and Just Eat Cycle Hire stations nearby.
Related events
Gallery Social: The Modern Portrait (for anyone affected by dementia)
Fri 24 Apr 2020
10:30am - 12 noon
Free
Free
Visually Impaired Tour and Workshop: The Modern Portrait
Wed 20 May 2020
10:15am - 3:30pm
Free
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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.
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