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Scottish National Gallery work given revised completion date
The construction project currently involved in remodelling the Scottish National Gallery is a transformative initiative to create a new space for the nation's renowned collection of Scottish art.
In February 2020 we reported the...
Scottish National Gallery – Book now for next week
The Scottish National Gallery opened its doors on Monday to the public.
There are the usual arrangements relating to Covid-19 about booking an entry time although your visit is free. When we looked at...
National Galleries of Scotland – major building project now starting
The National Galleries of Scotland are expanding with a new public space linking the galleries to Princes Street Gardens and a new coffee shop by Christmas.
There will be new displays throughout the gallery as...
New painting goes on display at the Scottish National Gallery
A new painting has gone on display at the Scottish National Gallery today. It is on loan to the Gallery from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Regiment Trust and it shows the last Tsar...
At the Scottish National Gallery – The Art of the Future
The results of an ambitious learning project – which posed the question ‘What is the art of the future?’ to young people from across Scotland – is brought together in a fascinating new display...
At The Scottish National Gallery – A new Rubens for this winter
A beautiful and intimate family portrait by one of the greatest of all seventeenth-century artists is now on display at the Scottish National Gallery.
Portrait of the Artist’s Daughter, Clara Serena by Sir Peter Paul...
Monet acquired by National Galleries of Scotland
Exciting news from the National Galleries of Scotland who have acquired a rare pastel of outstanding quality by the great Impressionist artist Claude Monet.
The work will be unveiled this week at the Scottish National Gallery.
This subtle and...
New galleries to replace the dead end at Scottish National Gallery
The National Galleries of Scotland are about to embark upon a £16.8 million modernisation programme which will triple the space available to them.
The new galleries will tell the story of art in Scotland from the...
At the Scottish National Gallery – Landscapes from the Lunde Collection
Five paintings by the celebrated Norwegian artist Peder Balkehave been added to an existing long-term loan from the distinguished private collection of AsbjörnLunde to the Scottish National Gallery.
Balke’s innovative and highly original pictures will complement...
At the Scottish National Gallery from New Year’s Day – Turner in January
In keeping with a long-standing tradition now stretching over a century, New Year’s Day at the Scottish National Gallery will be marked by the opening of Turner in January: The Vaughan Bequest, an annual display...
National Galleries of Scotland will have an international flavour in 2016
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS LEAD NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND’S EXHIBITIONS IN 2016
The work of a hugely influential forerunner of the Impressionists, 400 years of artists' self-portraits, and the story of four legendary collections of Surrealist art...
Scottish National Gallery acquires new French painting
A rare painting by one of the leading French artists of the 17th century, which has recently been acquired by the Scottish National Gallery, is to be unveiled this week. Although A Classical Landscape with Judah...
Scottish National Gallery – Masterpieces of Landscape Painting
ROCKS AND RIVERS: MASTERPIECES OF LANDSCAPE PAINTING FROM THE LUNDE COLLECTION OPENS TOMORROW 3 APRIL 2015
The Scottish National Gallery is to host an exhibition of masterpieces from one of the world’s finest private collections of 19th-Century Norwegian and...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Art Maker - February. Join the Art Maker Club and make your own masterpieces with artists Tessa Asquith-Lamb and Louise Fraser. For ages 4-12 years. 2-4pm (drop-in), Scottish National Gallery, The Mound. Free and unticketed. Supported...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Shake Your Tale! MacRumba and Fandango's Stories and Tangos! Travel around the world in story and dance with globetrotting dance sensation Carmen Fandango and Disco-Bothy storyteller Ruridh MacRumba, as they take you on a...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Guid Crack Club: Tongue in Cheek. Join Jack Martin, Edinburgh's famed teller of tales, conveyer of wise-cracking puppets, and pun-plucker, in this special Burns Guid Crack. 'Guard your tatties and hold on to...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 26TH JANUARY 2015
Cameo Toddler Time: Toot The Tiny Tug Boat (U). Life on the high seas is a whirl of fun and adventure when you're a little boat with big ideas. Toot works...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Works On Paper 2015: a selection of prints, drawings and watercolours from the storerooms of The Fine Art Society Edinburgh and London. Artists include Gerald Brockhurst, Sir David Wilkie, Robert Austin, Walter Geikie, James...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Tiny Tales: Cosy Stories. Cosy in with storyteller Claire Hewitt and hear tales from the land of ice and snow, and how the sun was rescued by a brave little hare. With songs and...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 19TH JANUARY 2015
Toddler Time: The Hive (U). Screenings designed to introduce young children to the cinema., with 30-minutes shows for pre-school children and their parents/carers. This week join Buzzbee and his friends in...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
North Edinburgh Arts Theatre Project: 1d Tenement Opera. A story based on the lives of people who lived in an Edinburgh tenement over two centuries: the tenement eventually became part of Edinburgh Corporation's Slum...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greyfriars Bobby's Headstone Service and Reception: following the sound of the 1 o'clock gun, local schoolchildren will lay flowers on the Skye Terrier's grave. Also in attendance will be Laurie Aitken of the Scottish Fire...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 12TH JANUARY 2015
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends for three fun adventures in this collection of classic Timmy Time episodes. Toddler Time is a...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Common Weal Book Club: come along to the first 2015 meeting of the club! 7.30pm, Area C Coffee House, 239 Leith Walk.
Artists Design for the British Stage: Jane Pritchard, Curator of Dance at the...
Monday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Timmy Time Programme 15: Timmy Finds Aliens, and other stories. Join Timmy and his friends in three fun adventures in this collection of classic Timmy Time episodes. Timmy discovers that everything is more fun...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
Back to 'normal' this week, with not a shred of tinsel in sight (hoorah!) and plenty of events on offer; films, books, art, and music from a very special violin....we may not have spring...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Carols By Candlelight: in aid of Bethany Christian Trust, supporting homeless and vulnerable people across Scotland. 6.30pm, Central, Central Halls, Tolcross. For more information call 0131 561 8925.
Family Festive Cinema at the Scottish National...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Song, by Toad Christmas Party: Garden of Elks, Plastic Animals, plus short sets and cabaret from other acts on the Song, By Toad label and followed by DJ Sets from Irregular Owl Movements and...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Greenman's Grotto at The Secret Herb Garden: instead of Santa asking a child 'what do you want for Christmas?', why not allow a child the chance to hear how to respect and care for...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
The Secret Herb Garden Festive Evening: wine, cheese, chocolate and charcuterie in a beautiful setting at the foot of the Pentland Hills. 4-8pm, The Secret Herb Garden, 32a Old Pentland Road, EH10 7EA (for more...
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