Unveiling the Soul of Scotland at the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

Getting There

• Car

  If you are driving from any location in Midlothian, head towards the A701 road and follow signs for Edinburgh. Once you reach the city, follow the signs for 'City Centre' and then 'North Bridge'. Continue on the A1 and take the exit towards 'Leith'. You will find parking available at local parking facilities, such as NCP at Castle Terrace or on-street parking (which may incur additional costs). The National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait is located at 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD, just a short walk from the parking.

• Public Transportation

  To reach the National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait using public transport, take a bus from various locations in Midlothian to Edinburgh. Look for services such as Lothian Buses (e.g., bus numbers 3, 33, or 49) that head towards the city centre. The journey takes approximately 30-45 minutes depending on your starting point. Once you arrive at the city centre, disembark at the 'North Bridge' stop. From there, it is a short 10-minute walk to 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD. Alternatively, you can take a train from local stations in Midlothian (like Eskbank or Gorebridge) to Edinburgh Waverley Station, which is about a 15-minute walk away from the gallery.