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We are beginning a process of phased reopening. The Scottish National Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern One) are now open.

Our galleries

Our galleries

Scottish National Gallery

Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Gallery is home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world

Now open

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Modern One

Home to Scotland’s outstanding collection of modern and contemporary art including NOW | Katie Paterson

Now open

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Modern Two

Our gallery reopens with our blockbuster exhibition Ray Harryhausen | Titan of Cinema

Reopening Saturday 24 October

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Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Reopening this autumn

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Welcome back

We've put a few new things in place to enhance your experience. Here's the essential, need to know info.

 

Scottish National Gallery
  • 10am-5pm daily
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
  • Gallery will reopen in the autumn
Keeping you safe on your visit

Keeping you safe on your visit

Book online

Admission is free via a ticketed entry system which must be booked in advance online only. 

Additional cleaning

We have instituted a programme of deep cleaning of the Galleries and will have staff onsite cleaning all touch points throughout the day.

One-way system

To keep you safe, one-way routes are in place throughout the Galleries.

Maintain a safe distance

We are asking all visitors to adhere to current physical distancing rules.

Face coverings

In line with Government guidelines, we are asking all visitors over the age of 5 to bring and wear a face covering. Our staff will be wearing face coverings.

Hand sanitiser

Hand sanitiser is available in key areas, along with increased cleaning regimes in toilets and other high use areas.

Timed visitor slots

We are limiting the number of visitors coming into our galleries via timed visitor slots. We hope that this will make you feel safe when re-engaging with much-loved artworks.

Feeling unwell?

If you or anyone you live with displays symptoms associated with COVID-19, please delay your visit until it is safe to do so.

Smartify

Download Smartify to access our highlights tour, large print labels and get more information about the artworks during your visit.

We're Good to Go

We're Good to Go

We have received the 'We're Good to Go' accreditation from Visit Scotland. Visit Scotland has worked with Tourism Northern Ireland, VisitEngland and VisitWales to develop a new UK-wide industry standard and consumer mark to provide confidence for visitors, communities and tourism businesses alike – as the sector works towards reopening.
The ‘We’re Good To Go’ accreditation demonstrates that we are adhering to the respective government and public health guidance, and have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment to check they have the required processes and protocols in place.

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Smartify

Smartify

Download the app, scan the art, uncover the story.

Discover the stories behind the art with Smartify, the free informative art app. Scan most of the art in our gallery and grounds to learn even more about the work and the artist. Bring your headphones and enhance your visit with our highlights audio tour exploring key works of art from the collection.

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Accessibility

Accessibility & facilities

The following accessibility and building facilities are universally available at all three of our gallery sites. We encourage you to check the individual facilities for each of the National, Portrait and Modern galleries to help plan your visit further. 

  • Wheelchair access
  • Bike rack
The collection

The collection

The National Galleries of Scotland are home to the nation's collection of Scottish and international art, over 92,000 artworks. Explore the collection or dig deeper with our videos, podcasts, in-depth artist profiles, themes and learning resources.

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Our partner galleries

Our partner galleries

Duff house

A five-star country house and gallery, run in partnership with Aberdeenshire Council, Historic Scotland and the National Galleries of Scotland. Highlights on display include works by El Greco, Gainsborough and Raeburn.

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Paxton House

Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, near Berwick-upon-Tweed, Paxton House boasts the largest purpose-built picture gallery in a Scottish country house. On display is a large group of paintings on loan from the National Galleries of Scotland.

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About the National Galleries

About the National Galleries

The National Galleries of Scotland cares for, develops, researches and displays the national collection of Scottish and international art and, with a lively and innovative programme of activities, exhibitions, education and publications, aims to engage, inform and inspire the broadest possible public.

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