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The collection at National Portrait Gallery traces the history of Scotland through the portraiture of its pioneers, poets, philosophers, rebels and royalty. There is the chance to stare into the faces and read through the lines of Bonny Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots. Scotland's modern-day media monarchy and heroes are immortalized in portraits of novelist Irvine Welsh, dancer Moira Shearer, fashion-guru Jean Muir and footballer Danny McGrain amongst others. Also represented are works of some international greats, including Van Dyck, Gainsborough and Rodin. Contemporary art is also exhibited and the growing National Photography Collection includes the ground breaking work of Hill and Adamson.

SCOTTISH NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

A magnificent red-sandstone Gothic building dating from 1889 on Queen Street houses this must-visit institution. The gallery contains a superb Thomas Gainsborough painting and portraits by the Scottish artists Allan Ramsay (1713-84) and Sir Henry Raeburn (1756-1823), among many others. …

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NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY

An idiosyncratic collection that presents a potted history of Britain through its people, past and present, this museum is an essential stop for all history and literature buffs, where you can choose to take in a little, or a lot. The spacious, bright galleries are accessible via a …

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