The National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle
This complex is definitely worth a quick visit, even if paintings aren’t your thing. Entry is free, so if you don’t like what you see all it cost was your time, but we think there’s something for everyone inside with artists like Monet and Van Gogh. There’s also a gallery of pictures from Scottish artists and a fancy café too which looks out onto the gardens. The two buildings that make up the complex are some of Edinburgh’s finest too. This is an extract from our free Edinburgh City Guide.
The National Gallery of Scotland on a snowy day
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON EDINBURGH’S NATIONAL GALLERY
The complex is made up of the National Gallery of Scotland and the Royal Scottish Academy building (RSA). These are linked by an underground structure called the “Weston Link” where you’ll find the restaurant, cafe and shop. Look out for the painting in the gallery which is actually of the gallery! You’ll notice how the building hasn’t really changed, but the people certainly have.
ADDRESS & OPENING TIMES
National Gallery Complex, The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL
Tel: +44 (0) 131 624 6200
Open daily from 10am to 5pm (7pm on Thursdays). Admission is free although a charge may be made for special exhibitions. Some special exhibitions come free with the Edinburgh Pass.
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