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Edinburgh Castle vs National Galleries Scotland: Modern One

Both are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Edinburgh Castle is the choice of most writers compared to Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One. Edinburgh Castle comes in at #1 in Edinburgh with praise from 9 reviews including The Telegraph, Fodor's and Afar Magazine.

Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
9 / 10
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH12NG, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"For the history buffs, there are the former royal apartments (Mary Queen of Scots gave birth here), the Crown Room, and the city's oldest building."
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The extremely loud One O'clock Gun is fired from here, which makes locals and visitors jump on a daily basis.
Frommer's Frommer's
"This ancient stronghold has history seeping out of the stonework, with an undeniable "wow" factor. It's big, it's bold, it's bolshy." Full review
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  If you're a first-timer to Edinburgh, you'll probably want to tick this one off, but go early to avoid the crowds.
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Edinburgh Castle has played a pivotal role in Scottish history, both as a royal residence... and as a military stronghold." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"As well as the esplanade used for the Military Tattoo and the fortifications that afford a superb view of Princes Street." Full review
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You must see the Scottish crown jewels, housed in the Royal Palace.
Fodor's Fodor's
"The crowning glory of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Castle is popular not only because it's the symbolic heart of Scotland but also because of the views from its battlements." Full review
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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
8 / 10
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Edinburgh's gallery of modern art is split between two impressive neoclassical buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds some 500m west of Dean Village." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A wood-panelled location houses the sculptures of Bourdelle, Epstein, Hepworth, Moore and Rickey; the museum is found in an imposing neo-classical building." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This handsome former school building, close to the New Town, displays paintings and sculptures by Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Henri Matisse, and André Derain, among others."
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The National Gallery Complex has two buildings: the Gallery itself, which displays the permanent collection, and the Royal Scottish Academy, where major temporary exhibitions are held." Full review
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