All Renaissance art & Early modern art museums to visit in Scotland

Experience the artistic revival of the Renaissance and early modern periods at 5 museums in Scotland. These museums showcase masterpieces from a transformative era in art history.

Are you captivated by Renaissance and early modern art? These are the best museums to visit in Scotland:

  1. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum1

    Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

     Glasgow
    The Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, situated in Glasgow, Scotland, is a renowned museum and art gallery. After undergoing a three-year renovation, it reopened in 2006 and quickly became one of Scotland's most frequented visitor centres. This makes it a significant point of interest for tourists exploring Scotland's rich cultural and historical heritage.
  2. Scottish National Portrait Gallery2

    Scottish National Portrait Gallery

     Edinburgh
    The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is an art museum in Edinburgh housed in a red sandstone Gothic revival building that was built between 1885 and 1890, designed by Robert Rowand Anderson. The museum holds the national collections of portraits and the Scottish National Photography Collection. Th
  3. Brodie Castle3

    Brodie Castle

     Forres
    Brodie Castle is a significant historical site located ten kilometers northeast of Nairn in the Scottish Council Area Highland. This castle is the ancestral home of the Brodie Clan, making it a place of great historical significance. Visitors can explore the castle and learn about the history of the Brodie Clan and their influence in Scotland.
  4. Drumlanrig Castle4

    Drumlanrig Castle

     Thornhill
    The magnificent 17th century Drumlanrig Castle boasts over 40 acres of beautiful gardens and offers a range of of activities for the whole family. Set in the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, complete with a country park and Victorian gardens, this 17th century castle is one of the most important Re
  5. Blairs Museum5

    Blairs Museum

     Aberdeen
    The Blairs Museum, located within the premises of the former Blairs College, showcases exhibits from the church's inventory. One of the notable exhibits includes a posthumous painting of the Scottish Queen Mary Stuart, which was hidden in a fireplace during the revolution and thus escaped destruction. This museum offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history and heritage of the Roman Catholic Church in Scotland.