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Exhibition

Scottish Artists 1750-1900: From Caledonia to the Continent

From Caledonia to the Continent

Scottish Artists 1750-1900 at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
Scottish Artists 1750-1900 at The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse ©
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This is the first ever exhibition devoted to Scottish art in the Royal Collection and brings together paintings, drawings and miniatures collected by monarchs from George III to Queen Victoria.

It includes the work of painters who were born in Scotland and travelled abroad, such as Allan Ramsay and Sir David Wilkie, and of those whose inspiration remained firmly rooted in their native land, such as Alexander Nasmyth and James Giles.

In particular, the exhibition highlights the importance and influence of artists whose work was shaped by the ideas of the Scottish Enlightenment.

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Events programme

Exhibition Highlights

Allan Ramsay (1713-84)

George III (1738-1820)

Sir David Wilkie (1785-1841)

Blind-Man's Buff

James Giles (1801-70)

A View of Lochnagar

Map & directions

The Queen's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX
By car

There is a public car park adjacent to the Palace at Broad Pavement. Please visit the Historic Environment Scotland website for more details.

Accessible parking spaces are located on Horse Wynd, just outside the Palace, on a first-come first-serve basis.

By train

The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley. The Queen's Gallery is a 15 minute walk from the station.  

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By tram

The nearest tram stop is York Place. The Queen’s Gallery is a 20 minute walk from the stop.

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By coach / bus

Bus numbers 6 and 35 stop near the Gallery.  Open-top tour buses stop nearby.

Limited free coach parking is available adjacent to the Palace. Alternative pay-and-display coach parking is available on nearby Regent Road.

By bike

A free-to-use public bicycle rack is located opposite the Scottish Parliament.