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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Tigerlily

Tigerlily

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $1,352, price is now $896 per person
$896
per person
Jan 20 - Jan 24
found 14 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
The hotel was Beautiful, The Christmas theme was just Fab 🎄🎅.Bedroom lovely and clean and very Spacious too .Breakfast was lovely too .Would stay again and recommend this hotel 😍

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

Rabble

Rabble

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was $1,513, price is now $1,052 per person
$1,052
per person
Jan 17 - Jan 22
found 15 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (255 reviews)
Great food, amazing staff. Was a great first stop on our tour . Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Oct 9, 2025

Marine North Berwick

Marine North Berwick

5 out of 5
Price was $1,710, price is now $1,193 per person
$1,193
per person
Feb 15 - Feb 20
found 17 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.8/10 Excellent! (272 reviews)
Fantastic place serene super comfortable breath taking views and all the amenities you need .

Reviewed on Nov 26, 2025

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4 out of 5
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