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National Galleries of Scotland
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Edinburgh, Scotland
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Apr 7, 2018
    Possibly the greatest aerial shot of any city in the world, ever. Alfred G. Buckham's matchless Aerial view of Edinburgh (1920). In order to get dazzling shots like this, Buckham would hang out of the aircraft with his leg tied to the seat with a rope 📷 bit.ly/2q7s8oR
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Sep 30, 2017
    This is the first ever photograph selfie in history, taken by Robert Cornelius in 1839. It's now in the collection of @librarycongress. 📷
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Feb 20, 2018
    The entire national art collection of Scotland is now digitally accessible by anybody, from anywhere, via any device, at any time: art.nationalgalleries.org
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Nov 11, 2019
    Today we are announcing that we are ending our arrangement with the BP Portrait Award. We recognise the need to do all we can to address the climate emergency. More details here: nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artist…
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Jul 14, 2022
    We have made a truly incredible discovery. A previously unknown self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh has been found in our collection. Yes, you read that right! 🖌️👇
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Apr 1, 2024
    With the increasing popularity of TikTok the National Galleries Scotland felt it was time to reframe the collection. “This new narrow format is clearly the way forward…and, of course, it frees up wall space which allows us to display twice as many works" 📷@NialSmith
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Nov 1, 2021
    Beautiful watercolour of the Glasgow skyline. Henry G. Duguid, 1850. nationalgalleries.org/art-and-artist…
    Watercolour of Edinburgh castle as viewed from the grassmarket.
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Aug 29, 2022
    When it's a 'Bank Holiday' but not in Scotland 😑
    Oil on canvas of a young Naomi Mitchison sitting at a desk, writing in a book on her lap, resting her left hand against her face. She is looking out towards the viewer wearing a serious expression, perhaps a little bored, perhaps a little exasperated.
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Dec 21, 2021
    We felt that it was appropriate to share one of Joan Eardley's most-loved paintings today, the winter solstice, as a reminder to find beauty and light within the darkness. 🖼️ 'Catterline in Winter' (1963) Joan Eardley, oil on hardboard. © Estate of Joan Eardley #JoanEardley100
    Oil on hardboard showing a winter scene in Catterline. The moon shines in a grey sky. A small row of houses are visible at the end of a snowy path.
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Nov 10, 2020
    This staggering image of Edinburgh Castle wins the internet for today 😲 'Castle in the Cloud' was captured in the misty capital last night by Adam Bulley. facebook.com/adambulleyphot… If sharing, Adam's FB post said: "Please do not post this image on social media without credit".
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Jan 25, 2016
    "...to see ourselves as others see us". Happy birthday to Scotland's poet, Robert Burns ✏📖 🎈 bit.ly/1m19fPG
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Dec 1, 2023
    We are extremely sad to learn that John Byrne has passed away. Truly one of a kind, he was one of Scotland’s most masterful, maverick artists. Inventive, innovative and intriguing, John’s distinctive art stops you in your tracks and immediately draws you in.
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Jan 1, 2023
    Happy New Year, everyone!🎆 This celebratory painting depicts a beach resort on the Normandy coast. The artist's friend, Samuel Peploe, can be spotted left of centre, dressed in grey: bit.ly/3FVssya John Duncan Fergusson 'Dieppe, 14 July 1905: Night', 1905.
    Colourful firework display taken in a garden in France at night time with people dressed smartly from the late 1800s/early 1900s walking past.
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    National Galleries of Scotland
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    Feb 23, 2020
    There’s only 3 months until Ray Harryhausen: Titan of Cinema opens! 📽️ Harryhausen created some of the 20th century's most magical cinema moments. And without him, modern cinema wouldn’t be what it is today. We cannot wait to showcase his iconic work. #Harryhausen100 1/4