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Lily Duncan and Beda Rose from Granton Youth pose alongside their photographs, which are on display on billboards around Edinburgh

Granton Youth take over city billboards with self-portraits

A destroyed building remains in the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar

‘Fireproof’ photo exhibition honours Ukrainian resistance - Steve Cardownie

Entry to the National Gallery of Scotland is free (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh gallery had to be evacuated after gift shop electrical fire

One of the UK's greatest collections of art is completely free to visit. Edinburgh's National Galleries are actually three separate art museums which together have the potential to fill days with masterpieces by the likes of Van Gogh, Rembrandt and Botticelli. Start at the main National Gallery of Scotland at the base of the Mound, then venture further afield to the National Portrait Gallery on Queen Street and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art on Belford Road.

National Galleries announces temporary closures amid staff strikes

Diana and Actaeon

Renaissance masterpiece returns to National Gallery after six years

Paul Hollywood.

Faintly worried about Hollywood hero worship - Susan Morrison

The council has a new vision for Princes Street, Ross bandstand and Waverley footbridge

Susan Dalgety: A 16-year wait for Princes Street upgrade – let’s hope it’s worth...

Sir John Lavery: The brilliant Irish artist who became a Glasgow Boy

Several business on Edinburgh’s Princes Street have been left without power after an outage occurred on Thursday. Photo: Google Street View

Princes Street shops hit by power cut

The new Scottish galleries at the National Gallery in Edinburgh will open to the public on 30 September (Picture: Campbell Donaldson)

National Gallery triumph - Angus Robertson

Exclusive National Gallery reveals new spaces showcasing Scottish art treasures

A graphic design of the completed exterior of the National Galleries. Picture: Cadpeople, Hoskins Architects and Metaphor

September opening date announced for National Galleries as final cost revealed

The festival fringe, above, is among the events and attractions in a sector which has become the bedrock of the city’s modern success, says Donald Anderson

Summit highlights achievements of arts, culture and tourism - Donald Anderson

A late 19th century photograph of Edinburgh's Waterloo Place, including the General Post Office, now Waverley Gate.

A look back at what life was like 150 years ago in 1873

Lisa Murray-Lang, 44, used cardboard boxes and dolls furniture to recreate iconic scenes for her Syrian hamster, Spud, to explore.

Hogwarts recreated for pet hamster

Z Hotels guide to London city break Sue Wilkinson

Work on the Scottish National Gallery overhaul is now not expected to be completed until the end of 2021.

Scottish National Gallery overhaul delayed by 'unexpected defects' in Princes St...

Frank Ross is widely considered to have done a good job as Lord Provost. Picture: Greg Macvean

Why are knives out for Edinburgh’s admirable SNP Lord Provost? – John McLellan

Work on the National Galleries site is £6 million over budget. Picture: Ian Rutherford

Princes Street Gardens closed to Festival crowds as National Gallery revamp drag...

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Why Edinburgh is like Forrest Gump’s box of chocolates – John McLellan

Preview for National Galleries development

Delays in National Gallery revamp to close part of Princes Street Gardens till A...

The nightime security for Edinburgh Zoo's pandas could be affected by the collapse. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh’s Zoo and National Gallery project could be affected by Interserve col...

Contingency plans are in place to protect the animals at Edinburgh Zoo. Pictue: Edinburgh Zoo

Second major Scottish government contractor faces collapse

Janice Johnson, 70, is wanting a refund for her National Galleries of Scotland annual membership.

Pensioner blasts National Gallery over lift being out of use

The 22 million overhaul of the Scottish National Gallery will create direct access to exhibition spaces from East Princes Street Gardens.

Cost of Scottish National Gallery revamp soars by a third as work finally starts

An aerial view of Edinburgh, about 1920 taken by Alfred Buckham.

7 aerial pictures of 1920s Scotland that will take your breath away

A 16.8 million overhaul of the Scottish National Gallery in Edinburgh was due for completion in 2018.

National Gallery revamp to go over budget despite being cut back
A long-awaited overhaul of Scotland's flagship art gallery is set to go over budget - despite being dramatically scaled back to try to keep the cost down.
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The revamp for the Scottish National Gallery is due to be unveiled in the spring of 2019.

National Gallery revamp wins Â£2m boost from Scottish Government

An artist's impression of the extension. Picture; contributed

Opening date for National Gallery extension slips back

The new complex would be home to the works of artists such as John Bellany. Picture: TSPL

National Gallery bid to create waterfront complex

An artist's impression of the Scottish National Gallery extension

National Gallery revamp to inspire new-look gardens

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Comment: We must seek to protect the city’s assets

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My perfect weekend: David Welch

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Dutch drinker among art highlights

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