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Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

Join us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!

Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

About Snapshots: Gallery Short Talks

10th July 2025
17th July 2025
24th July 2025
plus 6 more date(s), see below for more info
11am - 11.15am
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Palace of Holyroodhouse Canongate, Edinburgh East EH8 8DX
Included in Gallery ticket or 1-Year Pass
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Join us for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography, diving into the works and their creation.

Talks take place on Thursday mornings and are held in The King’s Gallery.

Additional Dates: 17 July 2025, 24 July 2025, 31 July 2025, 07 August 2025, 14 August 2025, 21 August 2025, 28 August 2025, 04 September 2025

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