National Gallery of Scotland
National Gallery of Scotland
The Mound
Edinburgh,
Midlothian EH2 2EL
Scotland
Phone: 0131 624 6200
Email:
Website: www.nationalgalleries.org
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- Opening times: Mon–Wed & Fri–Sun 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00
Events at National Gallery of Scotland
| Location | Date | Tickets |
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| Get the whole family involved in these artistic activities, inspired each month by different works from the collection. Ask at the front door of the National Galleries for the location of the Art Cart each day. Suitable for ages 3-12. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 31 Oct–2 Nov 2.00–4.00 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Scottish Impressionism from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, comprising over 100 works by artists as diverse as Whistler, Corot, McTaggart and the Glasgow Boys, as well as Monet, Manet, Degas, Van Gogh and the Scottish Colourists. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 19 Jul–12 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 | 0131 624 6200 £8 (£6) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| The renowned Scottish duo perform music for St Andrew's day. Angus Lyon plays the accordion with Ruaridh Campbell on fiddle. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 27 Nov 6.00–6.30 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Karen Dufour (tenor sax) and Michelle Melvin (alto sax) perform a programme of music inspired by the 'Footlights' exhibition. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 30 Oct 6.00–6.30 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A tour of the National Gallery's permanent collection, with an introduction to its key pieces. Meet at the main entrance. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 25 Oct, 29 Nov 2.00–2.45; 3.00–3.45 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Inverness-born Alexander Munro was one of Scotland's most innovative and talented sculptors, with close ties to the early pre-Raphaelites as a friend of both Rossetti and Millais. The Gallery purchased some extraordinary examples of his work in 2007, which are now on display. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 1 Sep–30 Nov | 0131 624 6200 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| The display of the artwork of three Edinburgh communities who, inspired by the works of James Edgar, Georges Seurat and Marcel Broodthaers, were asked to 'see the future' in response to local issues. See the website for further details. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 6 Nov–18 Jan 2009 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Explore Gerhard Richter's painting techniques with Ann McCluskey. The morning session is suitable for ages 5-7, the afternoon session ages 8-11. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | Saturdays (from 29 Nov) 1.30–4.30 | 0131 624 6200 £40 per course (£10) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Explore the use of photography, mark-making and abstraction through the works of Gerhard Richter in this four-week, artist-led course. Suitable for ages 11-15. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | Saturdays (from 29 Nov) 1.30–4.30 | 0131 624 6200 £40 per course (£10) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| The works of Gerhard Richter will be used as inspiration in this two-day painting course. Suitable for ages 16-18. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | Sundays (from 9 Nov) 10.00am–4.00 | 0131 624 6200 £40 (£10) |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A fortnightly creative writing group in the superlatively inspiring surroundings of the National Gallery complex. All levels of experience welcome. Booking required. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 1 Nov 10.30am–12.30 | 0131 624 6534 £5 |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Get closer to the smell of the grease paint with a collection from the National Galleries of Scotland of artists who have chosen to record events and performances. | ||
| National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh | 9 Aug–16 Nov 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 | Free |
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