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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One vs The Scottish Parliament

The Scottish Parliament and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One are both praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is the choice of most reviewers compared to The Scottish Parliament. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One comes in at 90 with recommendations from 10 publications like Michelin Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.

National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
8 / 10
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
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Frommer's Frommer's
"A head emerges from the pavement at the entrance of Modern One, a grand Neoclassical building dating back to 1825." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
Fodor's 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 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." Full review
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The Scottish Parliament
The Scottish Parliament
8 / 10
Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH991SP, Scotland
From $0 /night
Concierge Concierge
"Highlights of Catalonian architect Enric Miralles's extraordinary complex include the west side's stainless-steel windows... a section of roof that looks like upturned boats, and the Canongate Wall."
Frommer's Frommer's
"The abstract motif repeated on the facade facing the Canongate was apparently inspired by Raeburn's painting." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This weird concrete confection at the foot of Salisbury Crags has left the good people of Edinburgh staring and scratching their heads in confusion." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Catalonian architect Enric Miralles went $767 million over budget on his 2004 architectural masterpiece." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Scotland's somewhat controversial Parliament building is dramatically modern, with irregular curves and angles that mirror the twisting shapes of the surrounding landscape." Full review
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It's worth taking a free tour to see the main hall and debating chamber, a committee room, and other areas. Call well in advance
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