Exhibition

Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre

12 September 2026 - 6 June 2027
Daily 10am - 5pm
Free to all

New acquisitions of Scottish art recently gifted or bequeathed to the City of Edinburgh’s fine art collection.

The City of Edinburgh’s fine art collection is recognised as one of national significance. Containing more than 5,000 individual artworks, it charts the history of the visual arts in Scotland from the 17th century to present day. The collection continues to grow every year, with new acquisitions filling historical gaps and introducing contemporary talents. Many of these artworks are generously donated by artists, cultural organisations and members of the public.

Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of recent gifts and bequests to the collection. The exhibition showcases paintings, drawings, sculptures, prints and photographs, including work by Wilhelmina Barns-Graham, John Bellany, Robert Blomfield, Victoria Crowe, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Jessie M. King, Bet Low, Joseph Noel Paton and Robin Philipson.

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Address

City Art Centre

2 Market Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH1 1DE
0131 529 3993

Free to all

Opening times

Mon - Sun 10am - 5pm
Closed 25 & 26 Dec, 1 & 2 Jan

Exclusions and safety measures

Admission free, but charges apply for some temporary exhibitions.

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