National Gallery of Scotland

　　The National Gallery of Scotland is situated on a lush, man-made hillside known as The Mound, situated between East Princes Street and West Princes Street in the heart of Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland. The gallery’s architecture is in the neoclassical style, and it stands alongside the Royal Scottish Academy — both masterpieces designed in the 19th century by the renowned architect William Henry Playfair. The two buildings are adjacent to each other and share the same elevated site. The gallery opened to the public in 1859 and was reconstructed in 1912.

　　The National Gallery of Scotland consists of five galleries in Edinburgh, along with two partner galleries in the south and north of Scotland. Its art collection is world-class, including: the Scottish National Gallery, the Royal Scottish Academy Building, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, and Dean Gallery. The Dean Gallery also houses the administrative offices and the director’s office of the National Gallery of Scotland.

　　The National Gallery of Scotland is famed for its outstanding collection of European paintings, featuring masterpieces from the Renaissance to the 19th century. Among its most significant works are two authentic paintings by Van Gogh. Other notable pieces include Paul Gauguin’s 1888 "Vision After the Sermon (Jacob Wrestling with the Angel)," Diego Velázquez’s "The Spinners," and Titian’s 1559 "Diana and Actaeon."

　　National Gallery of Scotland Reason to visit: The most important art gallery in Scotland Continent: Europe【Europe】 Country/Region: United Kingdom[Britain] Province/State: Edinburgh [Edinburgh] City: Edinburgh [Edinburgh]