National Portrait Gallery
National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street
Edinburgh,
Midlothian EH2 1JD
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 (1 Jan 2009 12.00–5.00) (Closed 25 Dec & 26 Dec)
Events at National Portrait Gallery
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| A critical re-examination of what we mean by the term 'Victorian values', focused through portraits and information on the individuals considered role models in that society. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 30 May–7 Dec | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Dr Stephen Lloyd, Senior Curator at the Portrait Gallery, takes a tour of the 'Intimate Portrait' exhibition. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 19 Nov 12.45–1.30 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Arguably Scotland's first systematic landscape photographer, John Muir Wood travelled Scotland by steamer documenting the country, as shown in these photographs taken during 1840-1860. Works by Robert Adamson, David Octavius Hill, Thomas Keith, Horatio Ross and WHF Talbot are also displayed to contextualise his output. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 2 Aug–26 Oct 10.00am–5.00; Thu 10.00am–7.00 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Haywood (sax and clarinet) and Laura Grime (fiddle and keyboard) perform a programme of music based on a landscape theme. Includes traditional Scottish and self-penned songs with jazz and world influences. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 16 Oct 6.00–6.30 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Pianist Claire Heslin accompanies baritone Phil Gault in this performance of music inspired by the 'Intimate Portrait' exhibition. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 27 Nov 6.00–6.30 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Meet one of the many faces in the Portrait Gallery's collection. Talks take place monthly, each featuring a different portrait. Meet at the main entrance. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | 1 Nov 2.00–2.45 & 3.00–3.45 | Free |
| Location | Date | Tickets |
|---|---|---|
| Jennie Temple will help guide you through the different approaches to painting in 'The Intimate Portrait' exhibition. The morning session is suitable for ages 5-7, the afternoon session ages 8-11. | ||
| National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh | Saturdays (from 1 Nov) 10.00am–12.00 & 1.30–3.30 | 0131 624 6200 £40 per course (£10) |
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