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The Scottish Parliament vs National Galleries of Scotland: National
The Scottish Parliament and Scottish National Gallery are both rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, The Scottish Parliament ranks significantly better than Scottish National Gallery. The Scottish Parliament comes in at 88 with endorsements from 6 sources including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
The Scottish Parliament
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
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Horse Wynd, Edinburgh EH991SP, Scotland
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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
"The abstract motif repeated on the facade facing the Canongate was apparently inspired by Raeburn's painting."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"Catalonian architect Enric Miralles went $767 million over budget on his 2004 architectural masterpiece."
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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."
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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
National Galleries of Scotland: National
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
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.
