About
The Scottish National Gallery is Scotland's national collection of art, and it stands on The Mound in the heart of Edinburgh, EH2 2EL. It is also known as the National Gallery of Scotland, a name you may see on older guides and signs.
The collection focuses on European painting, with works running from the Renaissance through to Post-Impressionism. Visitors can find paintings by Botticelli and Vermeer, alongside works by Scottish masters, so the walk through the galleries moves between Italian and Dutch art and the painters of Scotland's own tradition.
What kind of visit it makes
A visit suits anyone interested in painting, whether you know the artists well or simply want to see a range of styles in one place. Because the collection spans several centuries, it works as a broad introduction to European art as well as a closer look at particular periods.
The area around it
- The Mound sits between the Old Town and the New Town, so the gallery is easy to combine with a walk through either.
- Edinburgh's wider centre, with its streets, shops and cafés, lies close by.
- For details on opening times, admission or booking, contact the gallery directly on +44 131 624 6200.
If you are in Edinburgh and want to spend an hour or an afternoon with European painting and Scottish art, the Scottish National Gallery is a straightforward and rewarding place to go.
