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Gladstone's Land vs National Museum of Scotland

Both are highly recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, National Museum of Scotland ranks significantly better than Gladstone's Land. National Museum of Scotland ranks #4 in Edinburgh with accolades from 6 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.

Gladstone's Land
Gladstone's Land
8 / 10
477B Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT, Scotland
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Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It contains fine painted ceilings, walls and beams, and some splendid furniture." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The most genteel accommodation 17th century Edinburgh could provide." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This narrow, six-story tenement, next to the Assembly Hall, is a survivor from the 17th century." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This narrow six-floored house typifies 17th C Edinburgh with its height." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"It won’t take you long to get round, but it’s a fascinating recreation of the cramped conditions, even for the wealthy, in 17th-century Edinburgh." Full review
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National Museum of Scotland
National Museum of Scotland
9 / 10
Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"One building is 19th-century, the other modern, but a link between these neighboring museums makes it possible to walk from the past to the present."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The new building connects with the original Victorian museum... the stolid, grey exterior of which gives way to a beautifully bright and airy, glass-roofed exhibition hall." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Traces the country's fascinating story from the oldest fossils to the most recent popular culture, making it a must-see for first-time visitors to Scotland." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Two adjoining buildings make up the National Museum of Scotland." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"History buffs should not miss this sprawling museum housed in adjacent ultramodern and classic Victorian buildings—the latter with a magnificent birdcage Great Hall." Full review
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