National Gallery

Scottish and international masterpieces beside Princes Street Gardens

Set beside Princes Street Gardens, the Scottish National Gallery offers a beautifully paced encounter with outstanding Scottish and international art. Its collection spans the early Renaissance to 1945, bringing together works by celebrated figures including Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer and Velázquez, alongside Impressionist favourites. The Scottish galleries illuminate the country’s artistic story from 1800 to 1945, with work by William McTaggart, Anne Redpath, Phoebe Anna Traquair, Charles Rennie Mackintosh and the Glasgow Boys. Elegant interiors, city views and thoughtfully arranged displays make this an inviting place to linger, whether you are an art enthusiast or simply seeking a calm cultural interlude. General admission is free, although some exhibitions carry a charge, and the gallery also has a café, restaurant and shop.

Getting There

The Scottish National Gallery offers guests of the Ben Cruachan Collection an elegant, unhurried cultural outing in the heart of Edinburgh.

From Ben Cruachan Guest House and Ben Cruachan Rooms & Studios, McDonald Road
Under normal service, walk to McDonald Road tram stop and take an Airport-bound tram to Princes Street. Alight beside The Mound; the gallery’s main entrance is in East Princes Street Gardens, just off The Mound.

From Caledonian Apartments, Caledonian Crescent
Walk to Haymarket tram stop and, under normal service, take a tram towards Newhaven to Princes Street. Alight beside The Mound and follow signs to the main entrance in East Princes Street Gardens.

Check live transport information and gallery opening details before setting out.