National Gallery of Scotland

National Gallery of Scotland review

Edinburgh has a wealth of institutions serving the visual arts, but perhaps none is quite as grand as the National Gallery of Scotland. The gallery boasts excellent collections of paintings and sculptures, and the sheer wealth of great works is undeniable, from Byzantine-like Madonnas through the Northern Renaissance and High Renaissance (highlights include Raphael's Bridgewater Madonna and a handful of pieces by Titian) and right on to the early 20th century. Check the excellent website for details of the regular temporary exhibitions and related special events.