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Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Scottish National Portrait Gallery Review
A magnificent red-sandstone Gothic building dating from 1889 houses this must-see institution. Conceived as a gift to the people of Scotland, the recently revamped gallery is organized under five broad themes: Reformation, Enlightenment, Empire, Modernity, and Contemporary. The refurbished complex features a photography gallery, a gallery for contemporary art, and a fancy glass elevator. New spaces hold exhibits on various aspects of Scots history and life, including "The Visual Culture of the Jacobite Cause" and "Playing for Scotland: The Making of Modern Sport."
- Address: 1 Queen St., New Town, Edinburgh, EH4 1JD | Map It
- Phone: 0131/624-6200
- Cost: Free
- Hours: Fri.--Wed. 10--5, Thurs. 10--7
- Website: www.nationalgalleries.org
- Location: New Town
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