National Galleries Scotland: Modern One vs Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is the choice of most reviewers compared to Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One comes in at #3 in Edinburgh with praise from 10 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Michelin Guide and Fodor's.
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
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75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
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Frommer's
"A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825."
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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."
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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."
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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
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."
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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
Top Choice
"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
0 Stars
"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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