Scottish National Portrait Gallery

museum in Edinburgh

#19 in Edinburgh / #525 in United Kingdom

by Yair Haklai

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The Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is a stunning red sandstone neo-Gothic building that first opened its doors in 1889. Designed by architect Sir Robert Rowand Anderson, the gallery showcases a vast collection of portraits that celebrate famous Scots from throughout history. The collection includes paintings, sculptures, photographs, and drawings, featuring influential figures in Scotland's cultural, political, and social history. Notable works include portraits of Mary, Queen of Scots, Robert Burns, and Sir Walter Scott.

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