Indulge in this cultural city break where you will lose yourself in the finest galleries in the world, whilst being looked after by the most discreet 5 star hotel in Edinburgh.
£120 per person per night - valid from 1st May - 31st October 2008
Package includes:
For more information and to book your short breaks, please contact our reservations team:
T: 0131 274 7402
E: reserve@thehoward.com
Book Online
Prices based on two people sharing a twin / double room for a minimum of 2 nights. Subject to availability. Single supplement from £30 per night. Cancellation policy is 7 days prior to arrival day to avoid a charge of one nights stay. A 25% non-refundable deposit is required.
Edinburgh is home to The National Galleries of Scotland, which house an eclectic and outstanding collection of paintings, drawings, prints, photography, sculpture and graphic art from diverse periods.
The Town House Company has teamed up with The National Galleries of Scotland so that you can enjoy an exclusive and luxury city-break where you will lose yourself in the finest galleries in the world, whilst being looked after by one of the boutique hotels within our private collection, which each strive to give you a refreshing and memorable experience.
The National Galleries offer free entry to view permanent collections however throughout the year there are special loan exhibitions which incur an entry fee - the National Gallery Pass available to those guests on our Art Lovers package allows free entry to enjoy all the exhibitions.
The National Galleries of Scotland
The National Galleries of Scotland comprise four galleries in the centre of Edinburgh
- National Gallery of Scotland
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery
- Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art
- Dean Gallery
The flagship National Gallery of Scotland houses Scotland's greatest collection of European painting and sculpture; the Scottish National Portrait Gallery contains a visual history of Scotland and displays the National Photographic Collection as well as regular temporary exhibitions; the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery are dedicated to the exhibition of a renowned collection of Dada and Surrealist art and shows of contemporary works.
Recent Exhibitions Include:
BP Portrait Award, 14th December 2007 to 27th April 2008
The always stimulating BP Portrait Award, now in its eighteenth year of sponsorship by BP, returns to Edinburgh this winter and presents some of the very best examples of contemporary portrait painting.
This year's jury made a selection of sixty from a record entry of 1,870 original works, submitted from around the world, and awarded the First Prize of £25,000 to Paul Emsley's dramatic close-up of fellow artist, Michael Simpson.
Opening Hours
The four Galleries in Edinburgh are open Monday to Saturday 10am to 5pm and Sunday 12 noon to 5pm.
Free Gallery Bus
A free hourly service runs between all four Galleries in Edinburgh.
