Join a Circle

We are passionate about art and its power to move, inspire and connect with people of all ages and backgrounds across the world. The national collection of Scotland is extraordinary in its quality and breadth, ranging from the Middle Ages to the present day. 

We need your support to help us conserve the collection and to enrich it with new acquisitions. This has to be a collective effort. We believe we know how to achieve this ambitious aim and we believe you can help us. 

Welcome to our Circles. Will you join one and help create a world where art works for everyone?

Your philanthropy

Your philanthropy

Your Circle membership

We are asking for philanthropic pledges to join your chosen Circle, through which you will support our aim to help create a world where art works for everyone.

This is more than a pledge to the National Galleries of Scotland. It is a commitment to help us look after and share the 120,000 works in the national collection for the enjoyment of present and future generations.

Your unique relationship

We will show you how your philanthropy is helping to support our mission by bringing you closer to our work and telling you about our shared endeavour through The Art of Giving, our biannual update.

As an expression of our appreciation for your generosity, we would love to recognise your support through public acknowledgement on our website and in our annual review.

Your passion with our vision

We hope you will feel inspired to share your passion with us, so that future generations can live in a more creative and connected society.

Let’s create a world where art works for everyone, together – we hope you will join us on our journey today.

Our Circles

Our Circles

Directors' Circle

£10,000 or greater each year

Curators’ Circle

£3,000 or greater each year

Patrons’ Circle

£1,000 or greater each year

Thank you

Thank you

Directors' Circle

Sir Ewan and Lady Brown
Richard and Catherine Burns
Bruce and Caroline Minto
Walter and Norma Nimmo
Willie and Jo Watt

Curators’ Circle

Claire Enders and Christopher Thomson
Gavin and Kate Gemmell
Kenneth and Julia Greig
Donald and Louise MacDonald
Magnus and Alayne Swanson

Patrons’ Circle

Professor Marion Bain
Alex Callander
Sheila Colvin
Sir Sandy and Lady Crombie
James and Maria Ferguson
Niall and Dale Finlayson
Sir Charles and Lady Fraser
David and Judith Halkerston
Lady Johnston
Dame Barbara Kelly
Mrs Judith Kennedy
Richard and Sara Kimberlin
Barrie and Janey Lambie
Alexander and Elizabeth McCall Smith
Amelia Melvin
Nigel and Fiona Morecroft
Siobhan and Sandy Nairn
Kimberly C Louis Stewart Foundation
Gavin and Alice Strang
Evelyn, Duchess of Sutherland
Ian and Flora Sword
Ben and Lucy Thomson
Emily Walsh
David and Terri Warnock
Ros Weaver
Graham Whyte and Sarah Whitley
Robert and Nicky Wilson
Anonymous

Join a Circle today and help us fulfil our mission:
 

  • Curate the world-class national collection, enriching it through new acquisitions.
  • Conserve the nation’s art through expertise and research, protecting it for future generations.
  • Connect the art of Scotland with more people, helping to inspire curiosity across the world.
Contact us

Contact us

Email: [email protected]

Post: National Galleries of Scotland, Modern Two Lodge, 72 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS