Museums & Art Galleries in Edinburgh, Glasgow & Southern Scotland

15 Kelly Street, Greenock, Inverclyde

The McLean Museum & Art Gallery was founded in 1876 by James McLean, the permanent displays include a collection of objects of ancient and modern local and foreign history.... more

The University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Hunterian Museum is Scotland´s first public museum, established in 1807 and located within the Gothic splendour of the University of Glasgow. Based on the vast collections... more

2 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The City Art Centre is both home to Edinburgh´s outstanding collection of Scottish art and one of the United Kingdom´s premier temporary exhibition spaces. Since it opened in... more

East Fortune Airfield, East Fortune, East Lothian

The Museum of Flight is home to Scotland´s national aviation collection and one of the most famous sites in world aviation history. Discover some of the most extraordinary... more

Lady Stair's Hse, Lady Stairs Cls, Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Writers´ Museum is dedicated to Scotland´s great literary figures - Robert Burns (1759-1796), Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832) and Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1895). On... more

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Queen´s Gallery, hosts a programme of changing exhibitions from the Royal Collection. Exhibitions in 2006 include: Unfolding Pictures: Fans in the Royal Collection (9 Dec... more

Chambers Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National Museum of Scotland tells Scotland's story from the earliest time to the present day. Housing treasures from the edges of history, the museum traces the changing... more

Elmbank Avenue, Kilmarnock, Ayrshire

Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute houses the majority of East Ayrshire´s art and museum collections. The temporary and permanent exhibitions are over two floors of this grand... more

53 High Street, South Queensferry, West Lothian

Queensferry Museum is situated in the historic former Royal Burgh of Queensferry, the museum commands magnificent views of the great bridges spanning the Forth. The museum... more

Wester Kittochside, East Kilbride, Lanarkshire

At the Museum of Scottish Country Life, escape to the countryside and enjoy a great day out at this fantastic working farm and museum. In the award winning exhibition... more

High Street, Paisley, Renfrewshire

The Paisley Museum & Art Galleries is home to the world´s largest collection of Paisley Shawls, a selection of which are always on display. Museum staff demonstrate the... more

Pollok Country Park, 2060 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Burrell Collection was gifted to the City of Glasgow in 1944 by Sir William Burrell and is housed in a purpose built gallery within Pollok Country Park. This priceless... more

Huntly House, 142 Canongate, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the story of Edinburgh from pre-historic times to the present day. The Museum´s treasures include the... more

University of Edinburgh, Old College, South Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of The University of Edinburgh. Established in 1975, it is named after David Talbot Rice, Professor of Fine Art (1934-1972).... more

45 Market Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Fruitmarket Gallery is situated in one of the world´s most beautiful cities, and is an acclaimed international art space, which has operated as a contemporary gallery... more

1 Bunhouse Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Museum of Transport is the history of transport by land and sea told through the collections with a Glasgow focus. On display is the oldest pedal cycle and the finest... more

Glasgow Green, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The People´s Palace Museum and Winter Gardens opened in 1898, the collection displays the historical, social and cultural history of Glasgow, and its people from 1750 to the... more

Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The Gallery of Modern Art is housed in an elegant neo-classical building in the heart of Glasgow, GoMA offers a thought-provoking programme of temporary exhibitions and... more

42 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Museum of Childhood, opened in 1955, was the dream of a local councillor, Patrick Murray. It is a unique treasure house dedicated to children and crammed full of memories... more

Argyle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum re-opened in July 2006 following a £35 million restoration project. 8,000 objects are on display along with the new hands-on Discovery... more

Mill Road, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

The Robert Burns Centre is situated in the town´s 18th century watermill on the West Bank of the River Nith. It tells the story of Robert Burns´ last years spent in the... more

The Mound, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National Gallery of Scotland was opened in 1859, and houses Scotland´s greatest collection of European paintings, drawings and prints dating from the early Renaissance to... more

73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The Dean Gallery opened in 1999 to house part of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art´s permanent collection and the Paolozzi Gift of sculpture and graphic art. The... more

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Built in the 1880s, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery is a visual history of Scotland from the 16th century to the present day. Told through portraits of the people who... more

Canongate Tolbooth, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The People´s Story Museum is situated in the 16th century Canongate Tolbooth, in the Royal Mile. The Museum uses oral history, reminiscence, written sources and reconstructed... more

George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National Library of Scotland is an information treasure trove of Scotland´s knowledge, culture and history, with millions of books manuscripts and maps covering every... more

2 Castle Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The St Mungo Museum of Religious Life & Art aims to promote understanding and respect between people of different faiths and of none. Displays occupy three floors and are... more

Dalrymple Street, Girvan, Ayrshire

The McKenzie Institute opened in 1889. The collection is manily memorabilia relating to the Girvan and Carrick area.... more

Heritage Way, Coatbridge, Lanarkshire

Summerlee Industrial Museum's 22 acres are based around the site of the 19th century Summerlee Ironworks and a branch of the Monklands canal. Features are: Scotland´s only... more

New Abbey, Dumfries, Dumfries & Galloway

At the Shambellie House Museum of Costume, see what you would have worn in a bygone age or having a picnic on the lawn. There´s plenty to see and do at this splendid country... more

1 High Road, Motherwell, Lanarkshire

Motherwell Heritage Centre is now the North Lanarkshire Archives Centre. It still has its gallery space, currently with a spring exhibition about local industries and their... more

75 Belford Road, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is a magnificent building housing Scotland´s finest collection of 20th and 21st century paintings, sculpture and graphic art.... more

Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

The National War Museum of Scotland is located within Edinburgh Castle. The Museum explores the Scottish experience of war and military service over the last 400 years. There... more

225 Scotland Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

Scotland Street School, Museum of Education was built in the early 1900s, the building was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh. The collections relate to education in... more

University of Glasgow, 82 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, Glasgow City

The original collection at the Hunterian Art Gallery was gifted by Dr William Hunter and includes outstanding paintings by Rembrandt, Koninck, Chardin and Stubbs. Also... more