27 September 2025 (10:00 - 11:15)
27 September 2025 (11:30 - 12:45)
27 September 2025 (13:15 - 14:30)
27 September 2025 (14:45 - 16:00)
Granton Art Centre is a fascinating art storage facility holding over 5,000 artworks from Scotland’s world-renowned national art collection which are currently not on display to the public. Safely stored away in a climate-controlled space in North Edinburgh, the centre holds almost enough art to fill a 7-a-side football pitch. Looked after by the National Galleries of Scotland, these artworks belong to the people of Scotland and are part of our cultural heritage.

Activities
This Doors Open Day, come and explore behind the scenes of Scotland’s national art collection. Granton Art Centre holds over 5,000 artworks not on display in our galleries. This is your chance to uncover the often unseen art of Scotland and discover how we go about storing enough art to fill a 7-a-side football pitch!
Booking Required
Must be booked in advance online Link to be confirmed by venue
Tour times:
10:00 -11:15
11:30 -12:45
13:15-14:30
14:45-16:00

2025 Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
Granton Art Centre is a building in which the artworks it holds provides a window to the past and a door to the future. Artworks in our collection date from the 13th Century to the present day!

Address
National Galleries of Scotland - Granton Art Centre, 242 West Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1JA