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St Giles' Cathedral vs National Museum of Scotland
Both St Giles' Cathedral and National Museum of Scotland are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, National Museum of Scotland scores significantly higher than St Giles' Cathedral. National Museum of Scotland comes in at 94 with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
St Giles' Cathedral
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Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, Scotland
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Concierge
"An imposing stone edifice punctuated by stained-glass windows, St. Giles' Cathedral looms over surrounding buildings on the Royal Mile, and its spire is a dominant feature of the city's skyline."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The beautiful crown spire was completed in 1495... the interior lacks grandeur but is rich in history."
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Time Out
"A magnificent church building dating from the late 14th century, still holding religious services as well as the odd atmospheric concert."
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Fodor's
"Inside the church stands a life-size statue of the Scot whose spirit still dominates the place—the great religious reformer and preacher John Knox, before whose zeal all of Scotland once trembled. "
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This Presbyterian cathedral dates for the most part from the 15th C."
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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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