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National Galleries of Scotland: National

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Museum Gallery

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4.6 (12447 reviews)

The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, UK

+44 131 624 6200

Did You Know?
1859
Grand Opening

The Scottish National Gallery, now known as National Galleries Scotland: National, first opened its doors to the public in 1859.

Neoclassical
Architectural Style

The gallery's building, designed by William Henry Playfair, showcases a stunning Neoclassical architectural style.

Renaissance
Art Collection

The National Galleries Scotland: National houses a diverse collection of fine art, spanning from the Renaissance period to the early 20th century.

Underground
Weston Link

In the early 2000s, the gallery underwent a major renovation, creating an underground connection called the Weston Link, linking the gallery to the Royal Scottish Academy building.

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