National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

We visited the gallery in September, and thought it was fabulous, and the staff were terrific. The hall is gorgeous. We didn't have enough time to see all of it but did visit the Modern Art and the Heroes of Scotland sections. Well worth the visit!! Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure … More

david swift

6 months ago

Somewhere free to go in Edinburgh. Kids thoroughly enjoyed it. The architecture is amazing inside. There is also a room downstairs near reception for kids to draw and leave their art for display. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

lee leung (Frecklee)

6 months ago

Mr. Hume who looks like Moon Se-yoon... hahaIt was fascinating to see people in the picture that I had only seen in books.It was a useful time.

joohee kim

6 months ago

A beautiful museum with impressive portraits from many eras...it's best to visit first thing in the morning at 10 a.m. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Carmen Boetzkes

6 months ago

Good place to visit for free and getting a look at the art pieces Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait … More

Marzia Mahzabin

6 months ago

It’s a pity, of course, that I know little about prominent Scottish figures, but the building where their portraits are located is wonderful Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Alna Ale

6 months ago

Großartig, überwältigend, beeindruckend.Dieses wunderschöne Museum sollte man auf jeden Fall besichtigt haben.Schon die beeindruckende Eingangshalle ist überwältigend. Eine großartige und sehr beeindruckend Ausstellung ????, in der man sich Stunden lang aufhalten kann.Das Scottish National Museum sollte man auf jeden Fall bei einem Edinburgh Besuch einplanen. Ein Besuch ist im übrigen kostenlos ????⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Ulf Zimmermann

6 months ago

Absolutely love this place for ask that it holds and the amazing food Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Sylvia Dow

6 months ago

Beautiful space, very well curated, great history lesson and fabulous contemporary portraits too. Lighting in some areas inhibits viewing of portraits. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

sally amazon

6 months ago

Great pictures. Must visit. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Göktuğ YILMAZ

6 months ago

The building & museum collections are absolutely beautiful. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Dety Pratidina

6 months ago

A brilliant collection of portraits, sculptures and photographs. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait … More

Namrata Mujumdar

6 months ago

Nice gallery, free entry Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Sylva Vankova

6 months ago

very nice place for free access!only regret: going there too late in the day so as not to take full advantage of the gallery before it closed

Tanguy Lucci

6 months ago

Lovely looking place to visit and you will have a great time.

Hugh Mcavoy

6 months ago

Beautiful gallery Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

Marcela Malichova

4 months ago

Free entry, nice muzeum.. really recomend to visit. There is restaurant, i got tomato soup with home bread and it was delicius. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

P J

4 months ago

free, very beautiful inside!!!!! worth it Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Bella Copeman

4 months ago

Great collection of modern and historic portraits. No advance tickets required, small donation of £5 suggested at door - can pay with contactless. Also be sure to have a £1 coin if you want to use the available storage lockers. Helpful staff ready to answer any questions. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Beau Harper

4 months ago

Didn’t expect to enjoy this so much. A fantastic range of portraits. The top floor was a lot of aristocracy and royalty which were very interesting, the middle floor more contemporary. The cafe served a surprisingly excellent range of hot and cold food with an extensive and classy menu. A great free of charge attraction for a rainy day in Edinburgh.

Georgia P

4 months ago

The portraits section of the National Galleries of Scotland is situated in a beautiful neo-Gothic building at the eastern end of Queen Street. It is free to enter and definitely worth a visit. The portraits on the top floor give a good summary of Scottish history through those that made it, while on the lower floor there are portraits of contemporary Scots (including Billy Connolly, Ivor Cutler and that of Nicola Benedetti which won the Sky Portrait Artist of the Year award in 2021 - all pictures attached here)

David Weatherley

4 months ago

Worth seeing for building alone! Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Richard Apted

4 months ago

Impressive!!! Great facilities. Visited on Weekday Wait time 1 hr+ Reservation recommended Not sure … More

Maria Utrera

4 months ago

As always a delightful visit , I never tire of visiting ,always learn something new I've missed before ???? Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure … More

arthur morrison

4 months ago

Great as always Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure … More

Eduardo Fernandez

4 months ago

Magnificent. Wonderful thought provoking exhibitions Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Edward Lowy

4 months ago

The Scottish art exhibition was fantastic. Some unexpected pieces in this gallery Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Jennifer Morrison

4 months ago

Must visit for history enthusiasts. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Timi Sokka

4 months ago

Good cafe space for music as well as food .. wonderful acoustic in the Great Hall. Shop back in place Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

anne johnson

4 months ago

It's free entry and I stumbled upon the portrait gallery by chance on a rainy Sunday and dried off in the cafe which has a delicious salted caramel slice and good coffee. Staff were friendly throughout the gallery and it's a beautiful building full of a wide range of subject matter. Well wort a visit!! Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Adam

4 months ago

Well worth a visit.

John Mackenzie

2 months ago

Very nice experience. I will be back Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended Not sure … More

john mcewan

2 months ago

Always nice to visit. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

Boris Habric

2 months ago

Lovely people and quite a large exposition! Totally worth it. Free entrance! Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

Vanessa Fernandes

2 months ago

If you an art lover - one of the galleries must see in Edinburgh. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Nadiia Lutsenko

2 months ago

Such a wonderful museum, witnessing art at its finest. The architecture, the painting, the sculpture... everything was amazing. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

Wassim Khalfallah

2 months ago

Fantastic collection, a haven of tranquility on the middle of town, and a great cafe. Visited on Weekday Wait time No wait … More

Chris M

2 months ago

Free museum. Beautiful gallery representing Scottish kings and historical figures

Crea lyne

2 months ago

The impression paintings here are really impressive, especially the painting of the dining table, which is weird and has its own hidden agenda.

Je ming 振銘

2 months ago

Wonderful gallery Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Zac 16

2 months ago

Portraits and sculptures of many famous Scottish figures, including Mary of Scots and Queen Victoria, are on display. Modern portraits are also very colorful and fun. The interior space is also very beautiful!!

yubin kwon

2 months ago

Free to enter. Has 2 floors. Nice walk from the city centre to this gallery. Visited on Weekend Wait time No wait Reservation recommended No … More

Zinat Zaman Afrin

2 months ago

Free, the hall is impressive!!The Busts have tremendous sculptural quality

Carlos Sos Ruiz

2 months ago

Wow! So incredible that the National Galleries are free! The portrait one has been my favourite so far. The audio tour you can play for free on your phone and it provides an easy way to understand the portraits better. Loved the photography exhibition there at the moment till march I think. Cafe downstairs and a little shop to buy souvenirs. Great history and also modern works which is refreshing. Would recommend to anyone to visit, an amazing and free day out :D

Zena Jackson

2 months ago