Scottish National Gallery construction project due for completion 2022

The Scottish National Gallery construction project is a transformative initiative to create a new space for the nation's renowned collection of Scottish art. In February 2020 we reported the discovery of unexpected defects within the 1970s building which sits beneath the original nineteenth-century National Gallery. These include damp penetration and inadequate drainage in and around the site. A commitment was made to address these issues to ensure the building is fully protected and safeguarded for the future.

The combined stopping of works due to the lockdown, along with the complex and changing nature of the construction requirements, have led us to revise the project timescales. Works are now expected to be completed and the new Gardens- Level Galleries open to the public by the end of 2022.