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National Galleries Scotland: Modern One vs National Galleries of Scotland: National
Scottish National Gallery and Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One is preferred by most professionals compared to Scottish National Gallery. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One ranks #3 in Edinburgh with approval from 10 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
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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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
Top Choice
"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.
