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Palace of Holyroodhouse vs National Galleries of Scotland: National
Palace of Holyroodhouse and Scottish National Gallery are both praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Palace of Holyroodhouse ranks significantly higher than Scottish National Gallery. Palace of Holyroodhouse comes in at 94 with accolades from 7 reviewers such as Frommer's, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Concierge
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
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Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Scotland
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Concierge
"The Royal Apartments are as grand as you might expect, with magnificent pictures, particularly those of the kings of Scotland by Jacob de Wet, providing the glitz."
Travel + Leisure
"Every summer, en route to Balmoral from Buckingham Palace, Queen Elizabeth II stops at this spectacular, if lesser-known, 16th-century royal residence to host an annual Garden Party."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"The buildings of the interior court are a fine example of the renaissance period."
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Frommer's
"If you're fit and ambitious, climb up to the summit of 250-m (823-ft) high Arthur's Seat, from which the panorama is breathtaking."
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Fodor's
"Once the haunt of Mary, Queen of Scots, and the setting for high drama... this is now Queen Elizabeth's official residence in Scotland."
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There's plenty to see here, so make sure you have at least two hours to tour the palace, gardens, and the ruins of the 12th-century abbey.
National Galleries of Scotland: National
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The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland
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Frommer's
"Impressionism and post-Impressionism are represented by Cézanne, Degas, van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Gauguin, and Seurat."
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Lonely Planet
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"This imposing classical building with its Ionic porticoes dates from the 1850s... the gallery houses an important collection of European art from the Renaissance to post-Impressionism."
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Each January the gallery exhibits its collection of Turner watercolours
Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This huge, classic style building contains painting collections exhibited in rooms furnished according to the period and connected by arched passageways."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"The "Louvre of Edinburgh" houses the best Scottish art, plus international art by the likes of Monet, Van Gogh, and more."
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Or, opt for a tour—just be sure to book a month in advance.
