Talbot Rice Gallery
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Address for Talbot Rice Gallery
The University of Edinburgh
Old College
South Bridge
Edinburgh
EH8 9YL
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About Talbot Rice Gallery
Your visit to Talbot Rice Gallery
Please contact us if you have any specific questions about your visit to the Ross Bandstand.
The Talbot Rice Gallery is located next to International Festival venue, Old College Quad.
Safety and Security
Your safety and security at International Festival events is of the utmost importance to us. Please note that bags may be subject to security searches.
If you spot anything suspicious during your visit to the International Festival, please do let a member of the team know.
List of Events
There are no upcoming events at this venue
Edinburgh is very compact, which makes it ideal to explore on foot or by bicycle. See below for information about getting to the venue.
- Bus Stop (Surgeon’s Hall): 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 14, 29, 30, 31, 33, 37, 47, 47B, 49
- Waverley Station 0.4 miles
- Cycling is recommended as an alternative mode of transport
- There are spaces around Old College to lock your bike to when visiting
- More public transport information available at Transport for Edinburgh.
- Taxi rank on Nicolson Square
- The taxi drop off point is the Old College entrance way on West College Street
- Pay and display parking on Chambers Street
Venue Accessibility
- Entrance via South Bridge is via a long and steep ramp, followed by a route of approx 100m through Old College Quad
- Entrance via West College Street has level access directly into lobby, but the street is cobbled and on a hill
- The main entrance is on the second floor accessed by passenger lift
- The exhibition take place in the White Gallery and Georgian Galley
- Assistance dogs are welcome
White Gallery
- The White Gallery is on the same level as the main entrance
- The mezzanine level to the White Gallery is accessed via stairs and a lift
Georgian Gallery
- The Georgian Gallery is accessed through the White Gallery
- There are 5 steps up to the Georgian Gallery. These steps are serviced by a stair lift
- Wheelchair access to the Georgian Gallery balcony is also limited due to narrow walkways
Further Information
- All sound works in the exhibition feature closed captioning
- A British Sign Language welcome video is available at the front desk
- A large print guide is available for the exhibition and can be collected from front desk
Please visit Talbot Rice Gallery's website for detailed access information.
More disabled access information on Euan’s Guide
If you have any questions about the access of the venue, please contact [email protected]