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St Giles' Cathedral vs National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
Both St Giles' Cathedral and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One ranks slightly better than St Giles' Cathedral. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is ranked #5 in Edinburgh with praise from 8 reviews such as Michelin Guide, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
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 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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