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National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

One of the most magnificent buildings in the entire city, modelled on the Doges Palace in Venice, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery has an impressive Gothic red sandstone façade designed by Sir Robert Rowand Anderson. As well as classical subjects such as Mary Queen of Scots and Bonnie Prince Charlie, the gallery is home to more contemporary Scottish portraits, such as those of Sean Connery (by John Bellany), Robbie Coltrane and Tilda Swinton (both John Byrne, whose self-portrait is also at the gallery). In 2009, the gallery was closed for the first major refurbishment in its 120-year history, re-opening to great acclaim in late 2011.

What's On @ National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Tea Green Summer Market | National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Summer Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait this August! This truly iconic venue in the bustling heart of Edinburgh will be host to a dynamic showcase of independent creative businesses across Scotland. Discover a carefully curated selection of luxurious textiles, exquisite jewellery, stunning ceramics, vibrant illustrations, and more! With an eclectic range of independent creative businesses exhibiting each day, this market is your ultimate destination to discover, support & celebrate Scotland's remarkable creative community. Established in 2014, Tea Green Events has emerged as a leading and prominent pop-up events platform. Over the past decade, they have been committed to championing Scotland's wealth of independent creative talent through thoughtfully curated events across Scotland.
Tea Green Winter Market | National Galleries Scotland: Portrait
Join Tea Green for an unforgettable Winter Market at the National Galleries Scotland: Portrait this November! This truly iconic venue in the bustling heart of Edinburgh will be host to a dynamic showcase of independent creative businesses across Scotland. Discover a carefully curated selection of luxurious textiles, exquisite jewellery, stunning ceramics, vibrant illustrations, and more! With an eclectic range of independent creative businesses exhibiting each day, this market is your ultimate destination to discover, support & celebrate Scotland's remarkable creative community. Established in 2014, Tea Green Events has emerged as a leading and prominent pop-up events platform. Over the past decade, they have been committed to championing Scotland's wealth of independent creative talent through thoughtfully curated events across Scotland.
Visually Impaired Programme Live (in gallery): The World of King James VI & I
Join us for a free tactile and descriptive gallery tour followed by a practical workshop for visitors with a visual impairment. Marking the 400-year anniversary of King James’s death, we put an exhibition together which charts his remarkable reign through stories of friendship, family, feuds and ambition. Son of Mary, Queen of Scots, successor to Elizabeth I, King James (1566–1625) was the first monarch to rule over Scotland, England and Ireland. To book a free place, please use online booking or contact us on 0131 624 6410 or [email protected].

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