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!
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Start at Bridgend Farmhouse, directly on the cycle path network. Ride along the Union canal and stop at Dean Village, Leith, and Portobello. Complete a full circle of 20 miles around Edinburgh city.
Visit Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Rannoch Moor on a full-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the area's history. Take a boat ride on Loch Ness and look for the legendary monster.
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.
This fascinating tour of Scotland's Highlands will take you behind the scenes of Dan Brown's Da Vinci Code as you visit some of the country's most beautiful buildings and historical landmarks.
Embark on a guided 2-day trip from Edinburgh to explore the mystery of Loch Ness, the wilderness of the Highlands, and the stunning scenery of the Cairngorms National Park.
Take a trip into Scotland's remarkable past on this full-day tour from Edinburgh. Discover the legends of the Holy Grail at Rosslyn Chapel. Cross the ancient Scotland/England border at Carter Bar, and visit the edge of the Roman Empire at Hadrian’s Wall.
Join this 1-day small group tour from Edinburgh to explore the history, legends, and landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. Stop to visit the Rosslyn Chapel, Melrose, and Glenkinchie Distillery.
Walk in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on a guided tour of various filming locations in Northern Scotland, including Blackness Castle, and Falkland.
Explore Roman Britain and Hadrian’s Wall on an Edinburgh tour. Venture through Scottish Borders, unravelling 2,000 years of history to reach the final frontier of the Roman Empire.
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