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National Gallery in Old Town

National Gallery in City of Edinburgh, Old Town is a gallery (National Galleries of Scotland, opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17; Thu 10–19, free, web). National Gallery is also known as National. National Gallery is near The Mound. Ⓦ.

Building Type
building
Operator
National Galleries of Scotland
Tourism
gallery
Website
https://www.nationalgalleries.org/

Cafés

  • Espresso – approx. 50 m.
  • Cafe on the Mound at North Bank Street 16 (EH1 2LS) – approx. 150 m.
  • Scott's In The Park (crêpes, fish & chips, ice cream, takeaway only, wheelchair accessible) at Princes Street Gardens – approx. 200 m.

Artwork

  • The Genius of Architecture crowning the Theory and Practice of Art (artist: William Brodie, stone) – approx. 150 m.
  • Lulla-Bye (artist: Andy Scott, bronze) – approx. 200 m.

Gift shops

  • Gallery Shop – approx. 100 m.

Bookshops

  • Mound Books at North Bank Street 16 – approx. 150 m.

Clothing shops

  • James Court City Refund – approx. 200 m.

Bus stops

  • Mound Place – approx. 100 m.
  • The Mound (foot) – approx. 100 m.
  • Princes Street (Scott Monument) – approx. 150 m.

Bar

  • The Makar's Rest (outdoor seating, opening hours: Mon–Thu 11:30–20:30; Fri–Sat 11:30–22:30; Sun 11:30–16) at North Bank Street 9 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 200 m.
  • Whiski Rooms at North Bank Street 6 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 200 m.

Library

  • New College Library (Operator: The University of Edinburgh). One of the largest theological libraries in the UK – approx. 150 m.

Pubs

  • Wash Bar (outdoor seating, opening hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–0; Fri–Sat 11:30–1) at North Bank Street 11-13 (EH1 2LS) – approx. 200 m.

Tourist information offices

  • Relief Map – approx. 100 m.
  • New Town, Princes Street (Sràid a' Phrionnsa) – approx. 150 m.

Restaurants

  • The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant (regional cuisine, wheelchair accessible) at The Mound 1 (EH2 2EL) – approx. 100 m.
  • Whiski Rooms (wheelchair accessible) at North Bank Street 7 (EH1 2LP) – approx. 200 m.

Museum

  • Museum on the Mound (wheelchair accessible, opening hours: Mon, Sun closed; Tue–Fri 10–17; Sat, Holiday 13–17, free, web) at The Mound (EH1 1YZ) – approx. 200 m.
  • Writers' Museum (opening hours: Mon–Sun 10–17, free, web) (EH1 2PA) – approx. 200 m.

Tram stops

  • Princes Street – approx. 200 m.

Roads nearby

Playfair Steps
100 m
Mound Place
150 m
Milne's Court
Ensign Ewart, House Of Scotland, The Court Curio Shop, Royal Cashmere
150 m
The Mound
The Mound (foot), Mound Place, Princes Street (Scott Monument), Espresso, Relief Map, The Scottish Cafe & Restaurant, Waverley West End Junction, Gallery Shop
150 m
North Bank Street
Mound Place, Makars Gourmet Mash Bar Company, Museum on the Mound
150 m
New College Courtyard
New College Library
150 m
Ramsay Lane
200 m
West Entry
200 m
Mid Entry
Marchbrae, Thistle Do Nicely
200 m
Ramsay Garden
200 m
East Entry
Pringle Of Scotland, Taste Of Scotland, Harris Tweed Hebrides
200 m
Semple's Close
Pronto By The Castle, Pronto Slice Pizza
200 m
Jollie's Close
The Witchery Shop
200 m
Castlehill
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions, The Witchery, The Scotch Whisky Experience, Contini Cannonball
250 m
Esplanade
Castle Esplanade, Witches' Well
250 m
Johnston Terrace
Castle View Gift Shop, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum, The Hub, Castle Rock Hostel, City View Coffee
250 m
Boswell's Court
Amber
250 m
Blair's Close
250 m
Castle Wynd North
250 m
Victoria Terrace
The Castle Arms, Nok’s Kitchen, Daika Kanam, Maxies, Family History Centre, Maison Bleue, The Scotland Shop, Oink, Elephant House, The Isle of Skye Candle Co., Cuttea Sark, Edinburgh Skin Care, I.J. Mellis Cheesemonger, Swish, The Whisky Shop, Clarksons, The Red Door Gallery, The Museum built context (Harry Potter), Walker Slater, The Little Inn, Victoria Regalia, La Barantine Victoria, Hardy Feral, The Coo Bakehouse, PizzaExpress, Howies, John Kay's, Scots Kitchen
300 m
Rose Street South Lane
M&S Café, Hakataya, Premier Inn
300 m
Patrick Geddes Steps
300 m
Hanover Street
HSBC UK, Mint Velvet, Hanover Street, Oliver Bonas, Cass Art, JD Sports, Sheila Fleet, Forever Vintage, Paddywax Candle Bar, Thistle Street, Tipo, Hanover Tap, Chez Jules, papii, Tani Modi, Medusa Hair, Ladbrokes, Yorkshire Building Society, Hanover Health Foods, Scottish Church Housing Action, Bar Napoli, Cafe Hanover, Hanover 71 Suites, Vessel, Pret A Manger
350 m
Thistle Street South East Lane
Undercroft
400 m

Artwork nearby

Floral Clock
150 m
Adam Black Memorial
200 m

Attraction nearby

New Town Church
400 m

Banks nearby

TSB
250 m

Buildings nearby

Gardener's Cottage
150 m
Gladstone's Land
200 m
Cannonball House
250 m
Ardmore House
300 m
Thistle Court Primary
450 m

Clothing shops nearby

Tartan Weaving Mill
250 m
Primark
250 m

Commercial buildings nearby

Eagle Buildings
250 m
Hanover Buildings
300 m
The Capital Building
400 m

Gallery nearby

Royal Scottish Academy
150 m

Hotels nearby

hub by Premier Inn
250 m
The InterContinental Edinburgh - The George
400 m

Parks nearby

East Princes Street Gardens
150 m

Platforms nearby

Platform 13
200 m

Railway lines nearby

Edinburgh and Glasgow Main Line
100 m

Restaurants nearby

The Dome Bar and Grill
350 m

Theatres nearby

General Assembly Hall
200 m
The Hub
250 m
Assembly Rooms
350 m

Ticket shops nearby

Edinburgh Castle
250 m
Inception 1859
Opening 1859
Heritage designation category A listed building
Located in City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Street The Mound
Street address Belford Road
Postal code EH2 2EL
Country United Kingdom
Visitors per year 660741
Native label Scottish National Gallery
Location Edinburgh
Part of National Galleries Scotland