Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Portrait .
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Feb 1, 2025
I enter portrait galleries with a bit of trepidation. I'm not that keen on walls full of eightenth century Right Honourables let alone photograph collections that would be better off in family albums…Full review by PaulH_Surrey
Jan 4, 2025
This has everything going for it. It’s a wonderful building. The central hall and gallery are beautiful and really, I’d like to go to (or give at a push) a very glamorous party or reception here. It …Full review by saranLondon
Dec 23, 2024
One of the most striking aspects of the Scottish National Gallery of Portraits is its rich diversity of subjects. The gallery doesn’t just focus on royalty and nobility—there are also portraits of ev…Full review by trouville2000
I believe there are two cafe/restaurants in the gallery, where are they situated?
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Excellent selection of scones, sweets, teas and coffee, as well as small sandwiches. I had a strawberry/cream scone and tea in the amazing cafe. Huge windows and a wonderful …
Excellent selection of scones, sweets, teas and coffee, as well as small sandwiches. I had a strawberry/cream scone and tea in the amazing cafe. Huge windows and a wonderful giftstore right within the cafe area.
What do you class as "the main attractions" of Edinburgh? The NPG is 2 streets away from Princes Street, within walking distance of both Holyrood Palace and Edinburgh Castle, The RSA and the National Gallery at The Mound. Plus the 2 galleries in Market Street.
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The Old Town area is best for visitors. There are plenty of things to see when you get to the Castle and all of them are in walking distance. Also there plenty of nice places to eat and drinks.
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