National Galleries of Scotland: National
Museum Gallery
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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.