Research Facilities

The National Galleries of Scotland offers a variety of opportunities for members of the public to access our resources and view artworks that are not on display in our gallery spaces. These include two libraries, print rooms, an archive and special book store. Visits can be arranged via appointment.

Archive & special collections

Print rooms

Historic prints & drawings

The collection consists of over 30,000 works of Scottish and international graphic art, from the early Renaissance to the 20th century.

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Photography collection

The photography collection contains over 40,000 works including the largest collection of Hill and Adamson anywhere in the world.

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Portraiture prints & drawings

The portraiture prints and drawings collection consists of 20,000 prints and around 2,000 drawings and watercolours dating from the 16th century to the present.

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Libraries

Granton Art Centre

The Granton Art Centre is Scotland’s first purpose-built art store for paintings, drawings and sculptures from the national collection. It provides 1,300 square metres of secure and climate-controlled storage space.

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