Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. Open, free to all. Yours to discover. Immerse yourself in this breath-taking art …
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the National is home to world-class international and Scottish art from 1300 to 1945. Open, free to all. Yours to discover. Immerse yourself in this breath-taking art collection. Experience paintings by internationally renowned artists such as Vermeer, Titian, Rembrandt, Velázquez and the Impressionists. Explore the Scottish galleries and encounter the very best of Scottish art from 1800 to 1945. Marvel at spectacular views over Edinburgh and discover the work of pioneering artists such as William McTaggart, Anne Redpath, Phoebe Anna Traquair, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Boys. Enjoy food & drink at the gallery café & restaurant and browse our range of art-inspired gifts in the shop.
Reviews
Tripadvisor
4.5/5 · 5,756 reviews
5-star
61%
4-star
24%
3-star
7%
2-star
3%
1-star
5%
Recent reviews
Any rating
Loading reviews...
May 9, 2025
Very beautiful art, had Monet’s and Van Gogh landscapes. A great gift shop and very good restaurant. Restaurant is a tad expensive (as expected) but worth it for the experience!Full review by tasha_barnard
May 8, 2025
I have been before and given it a good review. This time I had my little assistance dog with me and I wasn't allowed in. I felt like standing outside and picketting the placeFull review by Simon R
Apr 13, 2025
What a lovely collection. Displayed wonderfully. Old masters, Scottish painters, landscape artists, and lots more. And its free.Full review by O7181FAmichaelh
Apologies, I wrote Scot National PORTRAIT gallery as Scot National Gallery, any chance of a correction?
A:
Hi, Thank you for contacting us and for the review. I do not have the ability to amend comments made to our pages but have flag the location change with TripAdvisor so hopefully they can …
Hi, Thank you for contacting us and for the review. I do not have the ability to amend comments made to our pages but have flag the location change with TripAdvisor so hopefully they can resolve this for you. Many thanks, Phil