Scottish National Portrait Gallery Tours

Scottish National Portrait Gallery
Pablo Picasso famously once said that "the purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls." Bear this great quote in mind as you admire the collection at Scottish National Portrait Gallery.

If you like the word "free" as much as most do, you'll be happy to know this display of artworks is just that! Scottish National Portrait Gallery is located in New Town. To keep your sightseeing schedule full while you're around these parts, also stop by Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre and Royal Yacht Britannia.

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First Lasswade Road House

First Lasswade Road House

4 out of 5
Gilmerton
Price was $2,042, price is now $1,469 per person
$1,469
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
7.6/10 Good! (4 reviews)
St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

St Giles ApartHotel by Joivy

3 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
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Price was $2,476, price is now $1,640 per person
$1,640
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
10/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
We were right in the center of it all. Fantastic!

Reviewed on Aug 28, 2025

Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

5 out of 5
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Price was $3,073, price is now $2,196 per person
$2,196
per person
Nov 6 - Nov 11
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (249 reviews)
There was no clock in the room. Room lit too brightly, but only one bedside lamp. Spa was excellent. Dining options. Very disappointing, same dinner menu every day. We suggest you could easily add a special which could be changed daily.

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

Activity duration is 12 hours and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 94 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $109 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $36 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

Activity duration is 5 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $101 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.4 out of 10 with 26 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
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Best Lodging Options Near Scottish National Portrait Gallery

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
YOTEL Edinburgh

YOTEL Edinburgh

4 out of 5
Erskine House, Queen Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
YOTEL Edinburgh
Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square, Edinburgh, Scotland
CoDE Pod – The CoURT - Edinburgh
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection

4 out of 5
53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh by The Unlimited Collection
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Market Street Hotel
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG

3 out of 5
Picardy Place Top Of Leith Street, Edinburgh, Scotland
Holiday Inn Express - Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile

3 out of 5
77 South Bridge, Edinburgh, Scotland
ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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