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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum vs Holmwood House National Trust for Scotland

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum and Holmwood House are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is the choice of most professionals compared to Holmwood House. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is ranked #1 in Glasgow with recommendations from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Fodor's and Michelin Guide.

Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
9 / 10
Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AG, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Worthy of its world-class reputation, the Kelvingrive Art Gallery and Museum attracts local families as well as international visitors." Full review
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The Glasgow Room houses extraordinary works by local artists.
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"The popularity of this museum can be put down to the beauty of the site, as well as the variety of the exhibits and the quality of the fine art collections, which include works by renowned artists." Full review
The Telegraph The Telegraph
"A World War II Spitfire flies again, a dead elephant walks, and Salvador Dali’s iconic Christ of St John of the Cross gazes down at the world from his cross in the heavens." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"A magnificent and imposing mass of red sandstone and gothic-looking spires, Kelvingrove is Glasgow’s finest museum – and arguably Scotland’s too." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Condé Nast Traveler
"This museum has attracted Glaswegians and visitors since 1901 with its expansive, 8,000-piece collection across 22 themed galleries." Full review
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Holmwood House National Trust for Scotland
Holmwood House National Trust for Scotland
8 / 10
61-63 Netherlee Road, Glasgow G44 3YG, Scotland
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Fodor's Fodor's
"This large mansion was designed by Alexander "Greek" Thomson, Glasgow's second most famous and most active architect." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Despite ongoing renovations, it's well worth a visit." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) acquired the property in 1994 and commissioned some very careful restoration work to create what visitors see today. " Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Most impressive is the overall exterior design, as well as the home's parlor, with its circular bay window, the cupola over the staircase." Full review