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Holmwood House National Trust for Scotland vs The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel

Both Holmwood House and The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel ranks significantly higher than Holmwood House. The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel scores 89 with praise from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.

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
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel
9 / 10
100 Pointhouse Place, Glasgow G3 8RS, Scotland
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Concierge Concierge
"A zinc and glass temple to transport designed by Zaha Hadid. It has over 3,000 objects and 150 interactive displays."
Frommer's Frommer's
"This museum contains a collection of many forms of transportation and related technology." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This huge metal structure with curving walls echoes the covered yards where ships were built on the Clyde." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The main part of the collection, featuring a fascinating series of cars... including the world's first pedal-powered bicycle from 1847 and model Clyde-built ships." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Located on the site of a former shipyard, at the confluence point of the River Clyde and River Kelvin, this museum opened in June 2011 and is one of the city's most spectacular attractions." Full review
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