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National Museum of Scotland vs Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is preferred by most writers compared to National Museum of Scotland. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is ranked #2 in Edinburgh with recommendations from 8 reviewers such as Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
National Museum of Scotland
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Chambers Street, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, Scotland
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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
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."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Two adjoining buildings make up the National Museum of Scotland."
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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."
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
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The Garden, 20A Inverleith Row, Edinburgh EH3 5LR, Scotland
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Concierge
"Established in 1670, the Botanics (as they're more commonly known) are a must for horticulturalists."
Lonely Planet
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"Twenty-eight beautifully landscaped hectares include splendid Victorian palm houses, colourful swathes of rhododendrons and azaleas, and a world-famous rock garden."
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Travel + Leisure
"Since 1670, when it was established for cultivating medicinal plants, the gardens have been an exemplar of botanical conservation."
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Michelin Guide
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"The origins of this garden, a veritable haven but also a research tool, dates back to the late 17C."
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Time Out
"The city’s horticulture hotspot boasts a Victorian glasshouse, two dining options and a stunning selection of plants and flowers from across the world."
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