The King's Gallery, previously known as the Queen's Gallery. is an art gallery in Edinburgh, Scotland. It forms part of the Palace of Holyroodhouse complex. It was opened in 2002 by Queen Elizabeth II, and exhibits works from the Royal Collection. The King's Gallery is housed primarily in a Gothic building that was originally built between 1846 and 1850 as Holyrood Free Church, a parish church of the Free Church of Scotland then, from 1900, of the United Free Church of Scotland. Prior to its conversion to a gallery, the church building was used as a storeroom. The Gallery also comprises the neo-Jacobean building that housed the former Free Church School, which was built at the same time as the church. The building of the church and the school was funded by Elizabeth Gordon, Duchess of Gordon, who was an early supporter of the Free Church. The former school was converted into accommodation for the palace's chauffeurs in the 1920s. The gallery is primarily housed on the first floor in a large space with an open timber roof.
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Address:
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate
Edinburgh
EH8 8DX
Telephone:
0303 123 7306
Website:
www.rct.uk
This was a real treat and a surprise, because it was not what I was expecting. There was a cost involved and I am pleased that I made the effort. This gallery was opened by the Queen in 2002 and houses many of the Royal Collection as well as special jewels etc emphasising the style and captivating appeal that remains within our Royal Family. The gallery is not that large, but it is extremely interesting to view.
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Stella D -
14-04-2019
What a lovely gallery to visit at any time, beautifully furnished and a superb yet intimate viewing space. The current exhibition on Dutch painting is sublime and really should not be missed. The Vermeer would be worth it on its own, but there's so much more.
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Colin Stewart -
11-03-2016
