National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait (solo trip)

such a beautiful, peaceful place full of interesting, capturing portraits and history including of scottish royalty which i find fascinating. The building was just beautiful! Would happily go again and sit for hours in front of the paintings

The Portrait Gallery’s a braw wee place in Edinburgh, packed wi’ faces fae the auld days tae the modern. Ye’ll see kings, queens, poets, and artists starin’ oot at ye wi’ their solemn looks, some wi’ a twinkle in their eye. The galleries are cosy yet grand, wi’ nooks tae sit and tak’ it all in. It’s a bonnie spot tae wander, learn a wee bit o’ history, and feel the stories o’ Scotland through the ...

A free gallery within Edinburgh which i do recommend . The exhibition was celebrating King James VI & I marking the 400th anniversary of James’s death. This was the first devoted to him in Edinburgh in half a century . It features over 140 objects—portraits, letters, jewelry, textiles, manuscripts—many on display together for the first time, drawn from national collections and major institutions ...

The National Gallery of Scotland, located just north of Princes Street, houses a vast collection of portraits, as its name suggests. The museum boasts a diverse range of artists, both renowned and local. With multiple floors, I recommend starting from the top and descending. Each floor offers a wealth of historical insights into the portraits displayed. You’re likely to spend a considerable amoun...

The National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait contains… well a lot of portraits! Some are very famous, some are people I have never heard about. Nevertheless, there’s quite a wide range of art and sculpture to enjoy. Great architecture too, with the most memorable being the entrance hall. Best part is that entrance is free! Great place to stop by if you want to rest or looking for cheap things to ...