National Gallery of Scotland, which opened in 1859, is housed in this neoclassical building designed by a great Scottish architect, William Henry Playfair. If you are interested, other Playfair's projects can be seen in Edinburgh - for example, Dugald Stewart Monument and Donaldson's College.
The gallery is home to an ultimate collection of both classical and modern art from various countries. It surely makes for an enchanting experience for any visitor. The displays are organized according to countries and periods, so you can start by exploring Italian Renaissance and end with French Impressionism.
Highlights of the permanent exhibition include Velazquez's Old Woman Frying Eggs and Gauguin's Vision après le Sermon.
This establishment is only a few minutes of walking away from the Edinburgh Waverley railway station.
Admission to the gallery is free.
A charge may be made for special exhibitions.
Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_National_Gallery
Official Website https://www.nationalgalleries.org/visit/scottish-national-gallery
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Email enquiries@nationalgalleries.org
Phone +440 131 624 6200
Address The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK
Coordinates 55°57'3.171" N -3°11'44.225" E
