National Gallery

One of the UK's greatest collections of art is completely free to visit. Edinburgh's National Galleries are actually three separate art museums which together have the potential to fill days with masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Botticelli. Start at the main National Gallery of Scotland at the base of the Mound, then venture further afield to the National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road.

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Address: 352 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NF. The Times says: True, the location by the gates of Edinburgh Castle makes the Witchery catnip for tourists, but the 16th-century dining room provides eye-popping fireworks to equal the city’s famous Tattoo, from tapestries and oak panelling to flames flickering in tall brass candlesticks.

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I visited the National Galleries of Scotland and had a magical moment Gaby Soutar

The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art's Modern Two building was closed for a period amid soaring energy costs.

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A design for the proposed National Gallery and Academy Buildings on the Mound, produced in 1850.

The heated underground baths once considered for flagship art gallery

Blue and Yellow which will be auctioned online on 15 November, raising funds for Jeeps for Peace, an Edinburgh charity that delivers vehicles to Ukraine via convoy.

One to watch: new exhibition for Edinburgh artist Brian Henderson

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Pete Irvine is the author of the book Scotland the Best. Picture: Neil Hanna

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A multi-million pound project to create new exhibition spaces for Scottish art treasures at the National Gallery in Edinburgh was unveiled in September. Picture: Dapple Photography

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The new Scottish galleries at the National Gallery in Edinburgh will open to the public on 30 September. Picture: Campbell Donaldson

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Laura Cumming PIC: Suki Dhanda

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The Playfair Steps, which have now reopened after a four-year closure

Central Edinburgh steps reopen after four-year closure

A graphic design of the completed exterior of the National Galleries. Picture: Cadpeople, Hoskins Architects and Metaphor

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Lisa Murray-Lang, 44, used cardboard boxes and dolls furniture to recreate iconic scenes for her Syrian hamster, Spud, to explore.

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Work on the Scottish National Gallery overhaul is now not expected to be completed until the end of 2021.

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Work on the National Galleries site is £6 million over budget. Picture: Ian Rutherford

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Preview for National Galleries development

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Contingency plans are in place to protect the animals at Edinburgh Zoo. Pictue: Edinburgh Zoo

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Janice Johnson, 70, is wanting a refund for her National Galleries of Scotland annual membership.

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The 22 million overhaul of the Scottish National Gallery will create direct access to exhibition spaces from East Princes Street Gardens.

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Milkmaids I, 1903
by Emil Nolde PIC: Â© Nolde Stiftung SeebÃ¼ll

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Monarch of the Glen by Sir Edwin Landseer.

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An aerial view of Edinburgh, about 1920 taken by Alfred Buckham.

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A 16.8 million overhaul of the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh was due for completion in 2018.

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Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows, 1829, by
John Constable at the Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh

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The revamp for the Scottish National Gallery is due to be unveiled in the spring of 2019.

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Piazza Duomo in Parma.

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The new complex would be home to the works of artists such as John Bellany. Picture: TSPL

National Gallery bid to create waterfront complex

An artists impression of the proposed extension to the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh. Picture: Contributed

National Gallery vows to clear up ‘guddle’ outside

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Comment: Focus turns on Europe at National Gallery

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow, home to Salvador Dali's painting, Christ of St John of the Cross. Picture: Contributed

Two Scots museums in TripAdvisor’s UK top 10
THE National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh and Glasgow’s Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum have been named in TripAdvisor’s top 10 UK museums.

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Tunnel vision

An artist's impression of the Scottish National Gallery extension

National Gallery revamp to inspire new-look gardens

Tourists in Paris use a selfie stick near Notre Dame cathedral - but the National Gallery has banned the devices. Picture: Getty

Selfie sticks to be banned from National Gallery

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Comment: We must seek to protect the city’s assets

National Gallery, shot in Londons iconic treasure house in Trafalgar Square over three months in the winter of 2012. Picture: Getty

Up close and personal with the National Gallery

Bill Jamieson. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Comment: Conference had bags of goodies

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Little-seen paintings will go on show at the National Gallery

Gallery overhaul will boost space for Scottish art

'Diana and Actaeon' is now showing at the Scottish National Gallery. Picture: Contributed

Titian collection at National Gallery is priceless

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View destroyed

William Burrell made a bequest of his eclectic pile of treasures and trash to Glasgow. Picture: Robert Perry

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A Dance to the Music of Time by Nicholas Poussin

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Victor Contini says the National Gallery roof would be an ideal site for hives. Picture: Neil Hanna

Art of beekeeping will keep gallery in the honey

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