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Scots have best access to culture in UK but class divide exists, survey suggests

National Galleries of Scotland found 49% of people in the UK feel they have easy access to cultural space, with the figure 64% north of the border.

The Independent UK

Gallery displays rare painting to mark International Women’s Day

Bacchanale by Olive Carleton Smyth (1882-1949) is now on show at the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

National Galleries of Scotland warns of potential closure without urgent investment

THE National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) has said it could need to close one of its galleries without financial support from the Scottish…

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Baillie Gifford urged to divest from firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements

An investment firm that sponsors Scottish cultural organisations invests in companies linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, The…

The National (Scotland)

Gift memberships: the best UK gallery, museum, cinema and theatre deals this Christmas

Giving subscriptions as a present helps the culture sector plug its finances and saves money too

The Guardian - UK

Impressionists on Paper: Degas to Toulouse-Lautrec review – a show full of surprises

From Monet’s pastel sunsets to a beautifully bleak Van Gogh landscape and Pissarro’s summer orchard, the RA gathers fragile, rarely seen works, many made at speed, out and about and up close

The Guardian - UK

State-of-the-art storage facility for Scotland’s art collection gets go ahead

PLANS for a state of the art community space, research hub and art storage facility have been granted permission to go ahead by City of Edinburgh…

The National (Scotland)

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National Galleries of Scotland appoints first female director-general

Anne Lyden will take up the role on January 1.

The Independent UK

Glasgow to the rescue! Blast of realism gives the new Scottish galleries punch – review

The mountains, lochs and rivers are ravishing. But it’s the artists from Glasgow – that one-time hotbed of modernism – who bring a rawness to these lavish new galleries celebrating Scotland’s art

The Guardian - UK

National Galleries of Scotland extension to open in September

The £38.6 million extension was part-funded by the Scottish Government and the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

The Independent UK

Work by hundreds of young Scottish artists on show at national gallery

Over 500 Scottish young artists’ work is being shown in Scotland’s National gallery.

The National (Scotland)

Sir Henry Raeburn portrait painted in Rome saved for the nation

National Galleries of Scotland welcomes the artwork, Patrick Moir, in the month of the bicentenary of Raeburn’s death.

The Independent UK

National Galleries secures work by famed Glasgow Boys artist

The National Galleries of Scotland have welcomed another Joseph Crawhall painting to their collection through the acceptance in lieu scheme.

The National (Scotland)

'Boundary-breaking' portrait of Sir Geoff Palmer set to be showcased

National Galleries of Scotland have acquired a video portrait of human rights activist Sir Geoff Palmer, which is being displayed in Edinburgh.

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Plans for new Edinburgh National Galleries of Scotland visitor attraction and café

The combination of four separate buildings and associated travel links have been proposed by the National Galleries of Scotland in the city's Granton area in new plans submitted to the council

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Portraits of dogs: new Wallace Collection show is pooch perfect

‘Portraits of Dogs from Gainsborough to Hockney’ at the Wallace Collection (until 15 October) offers paws for thought on the human devotion to dogs throughout the centuries

The Independent UK

Scotland pauses involvement with Venice Biennale for review

Cost, planning and environmental concerns are behind the decision.

The Independent UK

Major works by artist Alberta Whittle acquired for the nation

The two pieces were part of the Barbadian-Scottish artist’s show at the Venice Biennale last year.

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The Independent UK

Sir Grayson Perry ‘honoured’ as largest exhibition of his artwork planned

Grayson Perry: Smash Hits will open from July 22 until November 12 at the Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish gallery to reopen with show charting eight decades of art

A GALLERY which closed for the winter and spring amid funding challenges will reopen next month with a “fascinating” exhibition exploring 80…

The Independent UK

Gallery to reopen with show charting eight decades of art

Modern Two in Edinburgh has been shut since October last year.

The National (Scotland)

'Alberta Whittle: create dangerously' exhibition speaks to the truth of injustice

AN exhibition examining Scotland’s role in the structures of white supremacy is to be held by celebrated Barbadian-Scottish artist Alberta Whittle.

The Independent UK

Artist to have first UK show after she and museum win £110k prize

Everlyn Nicodemus and National Galleries of Scotland have won the Freelands Award.

The National (Scotland)

'It's devastating': Artists react to closure of Edinburgh modern art gallery

ARTISTS in Scotland have reacted to the news that one of the country’s most prestigious art galleries is closing its doors due to a crisis in…

The National (Scotland)

Scottish-Barbadian director set for UK premiere of new film about racism

A FILM by Barbadian-Scottish artist Alberta Whittle, which explores racism and slavery, will have its UK premiere next week fresh from the 2022…

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