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National Galleries of Scotland

Scottish organization
Also known as: Scotland, National Galleries of
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The National Galleries of Scotland is a prominent cultural institution in Scotland, with its headquarters in Edinburgh. This organization comprises several museums, including the National Gallery of Scotland, which showcases works by Scottish painters like Allan Ramsay and Sir Henry Raeburn, alongside other Scottish artists. It also includes the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. These galleries are supported by Creative Scotland and contribute to Scotland's vibrant cultural landscape, which maintains a distinct identity despite its union with the United Kingdom.1

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  2. Scotland - Cultural institutions
  3. National Gallery of Canada

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