Talbot Rice Gallery, Edinburgh

Name: Talbot Rice Gallery
Address: Old College, Edinburgh, EH8 9YL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 650 2211

#150 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Facts and practical information

Talbot Rice Gallery is the public art gallery of the University of Edinburgh, in Scotland. With a 19th-century former natural history museum and a contemporary white cube gallery. ()

Coordinates: 55°56'50"N, 3°11'16"W

Address

Old CollegeSouthside (Newington)Edinburgh EH8 9YL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 650 2211

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Day trips

Talbot Rice Gallery – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Museum of Scotland, Thistle Chapel, Subway Cowgate, Sandy Bell's.

~330 ftW
Natural history and industrial exhibits
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh's historic landscape, the National Museum of Scotland stands as a beacon of culture and knowledge. This impressive institution is a must-visit for anyone interested in the rich tapestry of Scotland's past, its contributions to the...
~980 ftNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Thistle Chapel, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Nestled within the historic walls of St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh, Thistle Chapel stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and Scottish tradition. This intimate chapel, an addition to the cathedral completed in 1911, is the spiritual home of The Most...
~890 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Subway Cowgate, Edinburgh
5 min walk • 65 Cowgate is a multi-storey building situated on the historic Cowgate, Edinburgh, Scotland, which is used each August as a venue complex for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, the world's largest open access festival.
~810 ftSW
Nightlife
Sandy Bell's, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Sandy Bell's is a music pub in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is known locally and internationally for its live traditional music sessions, it was frequented regularly by folklorist Hamish Henderson prior to his death in 2002, indeed there is a bust of Henderson displayed above the bar.
~640 ftE
Museum, Science museum, History museum
Surgeons' Hall Museums, Edinburgh
4 min walk • Surgeons' Hall in Edinburgh, Scotland, is the headquarters of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. It houses the Surgeons' Hall Museum, and the library and archive of the RCSED. The present Surgeons' Hall was designed by William Henry Playfair and completed in 1832, and is a category A listed building.
~860 ftSE
Mosque, Architecture, Sacred and religious sites
Edinburgh Central Mosque, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Edinburgh Central Mosque is located on Potterrow near the University of Edinburgh central area and the National Museum of Scotland. The mosque and Islamic centre was designed by Dr. Basil Al Bayati, and took more than six years to complete at a cost of £3.5M.
~940 ftW
17th-century active church and arts venue
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh
5 min walk • Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598. Initially, this congregation met in the western portion of St Giles'.
~740 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum
St Cecilia's Hall, Edinburgh
4 min walk • St Cecilia's Hall is a small concert hall and museum in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland, in the United Kingdom. It is on the corner of Niddry Street and the Cowgate, about 168 metres south of the Royal Mile. The hall dates from 1763 and was the first purpose-built concert hall in Scotland. It is a Category A listed building.
~420 ftSE
Reportedly haunted, Theater, Concerts and shows
Festival Theatre, Edinburgh
3 min walk • The Edinburgh Festival Theatre is a performing arts venue located on Nicolson Street in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is used primarily for performances of opera and ballet, large-scale musical events, and touring groups.
~910 ftN
Church
Tron Kirk, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Tron Kirk is a former principal parish church in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is a well-known landmark on the Royal Mile. It was built in the 17th century and closed as a church in 1952.
~620 ftSE
Memorial
Brass Founders' Pillar, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Brass Founders' Pillar, also known as the Brassfounders Column, is a monumental column in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Talbot Rice Gallery open?

Talbot Rice Gallery is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 12 pm - 5 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Talbot Rice Gallery?

Nearby attractions include Old College, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Chambers Street, Edinburgh (2 min walk), National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Festival Theatre, Edinburgh (3 min walk).

How to get to Talbot Rice Gallery by public transport?

The nearest stations to Talbot Rice Gallery:

Bus

Potterrow • Lines: 41, 47 (2 min walk)
Bristo Square • Lines: 41, 47 (3 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (9 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (13 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)