National Galleries Of Scotland: National

The Portrait Gallery is a must-see when visiting Edinburgh - even if its just for the wall Murals!! Its free to enter, and there are several rooms to visit, from modern portraits to more traditional ones, as well as the library, which I found fascinating, as it has several death masks on display!! 😊

The National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait contains… well a lot of portraits! Some are very famous, some are people I have never heard about. Nevertheless, there’s quite a wide range of art and sculpture to enjoy. Great architecture too, with the most memorable being the entrance hall. Best part is that entrance is free! Great place to stop by if you want to rest or looking for cheap things to do in Edinburgh. There’s also a cafe for coffee or food, though it was full when we visited.

I stumbled upon this art gallery when walking through the streets of Edinburgh and much to my delight, like many of the museums in the city, it was completely free to visit! The experience was great, with exhibits spanning 3-4 floors, covering a wide period of Scottish history. The historical portraits of monarchs like Charles I who had an entire section to himself were fantastic and mesmerising. This museum was one of my highlights of the trip and all of its rooms will pique your curiosity through their decadence.