27 September 2025 (11:15 - 11:45)
27 September 2025 (12:00 - 12:30)
27 September 2025 (13:00 - 13:30)
27 September 2025 (13:45 - 14:15)
National Galleries Scotland:Modern Two was originally built as the Dean Orphan Hospital in 1833 by Thomas Hamilton. It was converted into a Gallery by Terry Farrell and Partners in 1999. Modern Two now hosts temporary exhibitions and is home to the National Galleries of Scotland’s archive, library and works of art on paper collections. These can be viewed by appointment in the Reading Room and the Prints & Drawings Study Room. You can also see the recreation of Scottish sculptor Eduardo Paolozzi’s London studio and his monumental sculpture Vulcan, which was commissioned for the Gallery’s Great Hall. The Gallery sits atop its own expansive green space. The building looks out over sculptural works by Dan Graham and Nathan Coley and there are also artworks by Ian Hamilton Finlay, Richard Long and Julian Opie in the grounds. Modern Two is also home to the restaurant Paolozzi’s Kitchen.
Activities
Come and visit the Prints & Drawings Study Room at Modern Two for a chance to see some highlights from the National Galleries of Scotland’s collections of works of art on paper, which range in date from around 1400 to contemporary. Discover archive material revealing the history of the Gallery and learn how these collections are stored when not on display, with a glimpse behind the scenes at Modern Two.
Only open for pre-booked tours.
Booking link to be confirmed by venue - Tour times:

2025 Theme - Architectural Heritage: Windows to the Past, Doors to the Future
Modern Two is a historic building and we will be showing items relating to the building’s history and the wider history of the National Galleries.

The gardens outside the gallery offer additional opportunities for quiet spaces, recreation and picnics. The building has lockers, and water bottles can be filled free of charge at the cafe.

Address
National Galleries of Scotland – Modern Two, 73 Belford Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3DS