The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of the National Galleries of Scotland and is open daily from 10am to 5pm. The admission is free, however a charge may be made for special exhibitions.
The characteristic building has been designed in a French Gothic style and was a gift to the city, made by 'The Scotsman' proprietor J. R. Finaly after the government in London refused to fund the venue.
The museum was established before the building was completed and it hasn't moved into its final destination until 1896, making the Edinburgh gallery the first in the world to be specially built as a portrait gallery!
Enjoy a day in the medieval kingdom of Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Visit its fishing villages, the town of St. Andrews, and the picturesque Falkland and its formal royal palace.
Discover Edinburgh with a two-tour hop-on hop-off ticket, covering the City Tour and Britannia Tour. Explore top landmarks with easy stops at the city's must-see attractions.
Venture through breath-taking landscapes, quaint villages and epic castles on this 3-day trip from Edinburgh to the Isle of Skye. Enjoy the included two nights stay at cozy bed and breakfast.
Hop on a City Sightseeing Edinburgh bus tour and discover sights such as Edinburgh Castle and the Grassmarket as you travel on an open-top, double-decker bus with panoramic views of the city.
Take a scenic, coastal route into the Kingdom of Northumbria; visit the Holy Island of Lindisfarne and explore the medieval market town of Alnwick's stunning castle and gardens.
Enjoy a sightseeing cruise with views of the Three Bridges, Inchcolm Island, and the medieval abbey. During your cruise, admire the sights of the Edinburgh skyline, and look for seals and puffins.
Join a 3-day small group tour and experience the dramatic scenery of the Scottish Highlands. Spend time in Glencoe and explore the Isle of Skye, the Eilean Donan Castle, and the mysterious Loch Ness.
Join a 1-day tour from Edinburgh to the impressive Kelpies, scenic Loch Lomond, the stunning Trossachs, and the lands of William Wallace and Rob Roy. Finish your day with a visit to Stirling Castle.
Experience the beauty of Glencoe, Fort William, and Glenfinnan Viaduct on a guided day trip from Edinburgh. See the filming sites of many Harry Potter scenes, historic Glencoe, and Loch Shiel.
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