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Alison Watt – A Portrait without Likeness
A significant new body of work by artist Alison Watt who is widely regarded as one of the leading painters working in the UK today,...
Scottish National Portrait Gallery to reopen next month
Next month the Scottish National Portrait Gallery will reopen on 8 November 2020 with the new exhibition You Are Here 2020: Stories, Portraits, Visions.
On...
New portrait of James Adam unveiled at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
The National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) and the V&A have jointly acquired a portrait of James Adam of the 18th century architectural dynasty.
This portrait...
Susie Wolff MBE Honoured in Crystal Glass at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Spectacular New Portrait of Scots F1 Driver at the National Galleries of Scotland
Susie Wolff MBE has been captured in a striking new portrait, which...
At the Scottish National Portait Gallery – a new portrait of Calvin Harris
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has a new exhibit featuring one of Scotland's most successful songwriters, Calvin Harris. The photographic portrait by Paul Stuart...
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – the BP Portrait Award
BP PORTRAIT AWARD
16 December 2017 – 11 March 2018
SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Free admission | 0131 624 6200
#BPPortrait
An Edinburgh College of...
At the Portrait Gallery – Hidden portrait of Mary Queen of Scots discovered
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery you will from this weekend be able to see the results of a research project conducted by National...
VIDEO : At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – When we were young
WHEN WE WERE YOUNG:
PHOTOGRAPHS OF CHILDHOOD FROM THE
NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND
14 October 2017 - 15 April 2018
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2...
The Taylor Wessing Photographic Portrait Prize 2015
The best contemporary portrait photography from around the world will be celebrated in a stunning exhibition at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh...
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – Out of their Heads : Building Portraits...
From this weekend at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG) some of Scotland’s most stunning buildings and the achievements of the country’s most distinguished architects...
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – Bad Entertainment #TheUNTITLED
A fascinating new exhibition at The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has taken a year to create and aims to reveal the creativity unleashed when...
Robert Burns in Edinburgh
We celebrate our national Bard, Robert Burns each year across the world, but we set out to find out about Burns in Edinburgh today. He...
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,...
At the Scottish National Portrait Gallery – Calum Colvin – Jacobites by name
The 300th anniversary of the 1715 Jacobite Rising will be marked by two fascinating new displays at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery this winter....
New Cadell to go on display this week
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has acquired a new Cadell which it will be putting on display this week. The painting is a self-portrait...
Wednesday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Holocaust Memorial Day Edinburgh: a programme of readings and music by the pupils of Boroughmuir School, with speakers Ela Weissberger, survivor of the Terezin...
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...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Winter Guided Walk: join a Garden Guide for a leisurely afternoon walk round the Garden. Discover stunning seasonal highlights and learn about the history...
Friday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Freeze Frame Film Club: an informal evening of flickering images drawn from classic old favourites. This week: Back to the Future (PG). Go early...
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...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch! Every year half a million people take part in the Birdwatch weekend; you can carry out your contribution to this...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Morningside United Kids' Club: two hours of stories, games and crafts. 10am-12 noon today and every Saturday, Morningside United Church, 15 Chamberlain Road. £3 per...
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...
Sunday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Portrait Detectives! Collect your kit, follow clues and solve a mystery from history! For ages 4-12. 2-4pm, Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street. Free...
Thursday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Portrait Gallery Curator's talk: Ponte City. A chance to chat to Portrait Gallery curators about current exhibitions: this month Anne Lyden, International Photography Curator,...
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...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s On Today
Bookbug: songs and rhymes for young children. 10.30-11am, Oxgangs Library, 343 Oxgangs Road North.
GENERATION Tours at Modern One: free, discussion-led tours of the exhibition,...
What’s On In Edinburgh this week
MONDAY 29TH DECEMBER 2014
The Case of the Curious Clock. The clock did not strike. Midnight was not marked. The New Year did not arrive....
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...
What’s On In Edinburgh 15th-21st December 2014
MONDAY 15TH DECEMBER 2014
Meet Chris Hadfield: the former Commander of the International Space Station will be signing copies of his stunning planetary photo tour...
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