How to find the National Gallery Complex
The National Gallery of Scotland is on The Mound, right in the heart of Edinburgh, on Princes Street.
All entrances and facilities at the National Gallery Complex are open as normal during the current tram works in Edinburgh.
City centre access is currently subject to diversions for road traffic.
Pedestrian access to the National Gallery Complex remains open, however particular care is advised at this time when walking and crossing roads around the Complex.
From Saturday 21st February there will be further significant disruption to road access to central Edinburgh, which is expected to continue for several months. This includes the complete closure of Princes Street to all road traffic. Pedestrian access from Princes Street and The Mound to the National Gallery Complex continues to be available during this time, although the pavement on the Gardens side of Princes Street has been closed.
We will update this page as more information becomes available, however for up-to-date details it is strongly recommended that visitors check the Edinburgh Trams website in advance of a visit.
By Bus
All City Centre/Princes Street buses pass the National Gallery Complex.
The Mound, which runs between Princes Street and Market Street, is now closed to all road traffic including buses, and will remain closed until the end of July 2009.
By Train
The National Gallery of Scotland Complex is a few minutes’ walk from Waverley Station. Take the Waverley Bridge exit, and walk the short distance through Princes Street Gardens.
By Car
Follow routes for City Centre and City Centre attractions.
The Mound, which runs between Princes Street and Market Street, is now closed to all road traffic and will remain closed until the end of July 2009.
There is no car park at the Gallery, and very limited on-street parking near the venue. We recommend that you park your car in one of the many City Centre car parks instead.
How to find the Modern Art Galleries
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery are located fifteen minutes’ walk from Princes Street and set in beautiful parkland. From the West End of Princes Street walk along Shandwick Place before turning right onto Palmerston Place. Follow Palmerston Place down onto Belford Road and across the bridge. The galleries are a short walk further along Belford Road.
By Bus
The Lothian Buses Number 13 service stops outside the Dean Gallery.
By Train
The Dean Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art are a few minutes’ walk from Haymarket Station. Follow Palmerston Place down onto Belford Road and across the Bridge. The galleries are a short walk further along Belford Road.
By Car
The Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery have free car parks. Disabled parking facilities are available at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Gallery.
Our magnificent galleries in Edinburgh are located on three sites, each home to special exhibitions and different parts of the national collection of fine art. The collection is free to the public, open daily and amongst the best in the world.
What's awaiting you? Masterpieces from the early Renaissance to the present day by some of the most important artists in history, as well as portraits of great Scots. You will also find special exhibitions, inspiring activities and events, and bustling cafés and shops. We look forward to welcoming you.
