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Scottish National Portrait Gallery to reopen after major renovation
After more than two years and £17.6 million ($27.4 million), the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh will reopen on December 1.The remodel opens up more of the Victorian building to public view, adds more than 60% to the public space, and introduces several themed galleries, including Blazing with Crimson--a collection of full-length portraits of men in kilts.
The gallery's massive collection of portraits includes those of great statesmen, royalty, scientists, engineers, soldiers, and athletes. Special galleries look at the new face of Scotland, with one exhibit highlighting Scotland's large Pakistani community.
Another bonus to the revamped gallery is that entrance is now free.
The gallery opened in 1889 as the first purpose-built portrait gallery. While it has always featured paintings of Scotland's great names, it now also includes a large space devoted to photography.
This is the second major museum reopening in Edinburgh this year. The National Museum of Scotland reopened this summer after a £47.4 million ($74 million) renovation.
Photo of Robert Burns portrait courtesy Wikimedia Commons.
Filed under: Arts and Culture, History, Learning, Photos, Europe, United Kingdom, Budget Travel, News
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