Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers Edinburgh

During its various reigns, the royal family acquired a sumptuous collection of works of art from all over the world. The Queen's Gallery was inaugurated by Her Majesty in 2002 and showcases some of the greatest masters of classical, baroque and Flemish painting, as well as pieces acquired during trips abroad. It is housed in an old Victorian church, just across the street from the Scottish Parliament. The exhibitions change regularly and the programming can be consulted online.

Fans of art, crafts and design will come here to stroll through the former Victorian baths, which have been converted into a vast exhibition space. Popular artists come to present their work and creators are constantly working on it. Ceramics, pieces by cabinetmakers and glassblowers, contemporary furniture, jewellery, paintings and many others are displayed on several bright floors. The Tapestry Studio showcases the contemporary art of hand-woven tapestry and is world-renowned.

The National Library regularly exhibits a selection of manuscripts, engravings and other works on paper on various themes. Two temporary exhibitions are scheduled during the year. The John Murray Archive is on permanent display. Other famous manuscripts include Charles Darwin's original Origin of Species, but also rare books in gaelic scottish and Lowland scots, as well as old maps.

What better place than the base of a former volcano to erect a museum in honour of Earth sciences? Our Dynamic Earth opened in 1999, in memory of local geologist James Hutton, whose work was taken over by Darwin himself. The long white curve of the structure that appears to answer the stony rock on Salisbury Hill Hill is reminiscent of a shell. Behind its walls, videos, light cards, 3 D animation and interactive screens make the Big-bang, galaxies, world history, its glaciations, mountains, volcanoes, tectonic plates and natural disasters. Our beautiful blue planet will have no secrets for you.

This excellent gallery of contemporary art is particularly innovative thanks to quality programming. It shows both international and local artists and a very good bookstore dedicated to discipline. Just opposite the train station, it allows you to extend the pleasures of the National Gallery of Modern Art for those who like it. Also a coffee.

Inspired by the Athenian Temple of the Four Winds, the City Observatory was an astronomical observatory from 1776 to 2009. The Collective Gallery moved there in 2018. It is a contemporary art gallery specializing in visual arts. Free tours (in English) are offered every Saturday at 2pm. The exhibitions vary and systematically feature international contemporary artists who are committed to thinking about urban space. Try out the audioguides to discover Carlton Hill through the eyes of different artists.

The City Art Centre specialises in Scottish painting from the 17th century to the present day, with over 4,500 works by major artists such as William McTaggart, Joan Eardley, George Henry, Edward Hornel, William George Gillies, Anne Redpath and Elizabeth Blackadder. Contemporary artists include Christine Borland, Rosalind Nashashibi and Toby Paterson. Edinburgh is, of course, the subject of many subjects, as are the Highlands, the sea and portraits. Temporary exhibitions are also organized.

Contemporary art lovers will not miss the Royal Scottish Academy after their visit to the Scottish National Gallery. This neighboring pavilion overlooking Princes Street, the fruit of the same architect, houses temporary exhibitions of Scottish artists, painting, sculpture, and also videos and installations. The permanent collection includes many works of the Academy's historical members, which is funded independently.