Scottish Portrait Awards: Get Sketching!
-
Date
November 25, 2026
-
Time
11:30 am
-
Scottish National Portrait Gallery
1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD
Scottish Portrait Awards: Get Sketching! is a free drop-in drawing activity at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery on Wednesday 25 November 2026. Sessions begin at 10.30am and 2.30pm, giving visitors two chances to take part without booking.
The event is linked to the wider Scottish Portrait Awards programme, which opens its Edinburgh exhibition later that week. It is a chance to try portrait drawing for yourself rather than simply looking at finished works on gallery walls.
Key Event Details
| Dates | 25 November 2026 |
| Times | Wednesday 25 November 2026 at 10.30am and 2.30pm; free drop-in, no booking. |
| Location | Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh |
| Price | Free |
What to Expect
There is no requirement to arrive with a completed drawing or have any formal art training. The gallery advertises this as a drop-in session, so the practical choice is to arrive for one of the two stated start times and ask gallery staff where the activity is taking place.
Planning Your Visit
The Portrait Gallery is at 1 Queen Street in Edinburgh’s New Town. Admission to this activity is free, with no advance reservation required according to the gallery listing. The gallery’s usual facilities include accessible toilets, seating, and a café.
Full dates, access information, and any changes are published on the official event page.