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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 255 attractions in Edinburgh
Traveller Description: This museum houses a small but impressive collection of art.
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Attraction type: Art gallery, Art gallery
Address: Belford Road Edinburgh
Scotland
Tel: 0131/556-8921

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28 Aug 2009

Went to see the Titian At the National Gallery. We were stunned by the sheer beauty of these fabulous paintings, the grandiose set-up and the friendliness of the staff. It was so good that we went several times... By the way on the first floor, they have the most beautiful Monet painting have ever seen.. One of the Hay Stack... more

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3 of 5 stars
Helsinki, Finland
24 Jul 2009

This gallery is situated outside the city centre but you can get there by bus. The walk is not too long either. The gallery is in an old building and there is a nice park outside. Quite small collection but a nice place to visit if you like modern art. And the admission is free. more

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5 of 5 stars
Edinburgh
31 May 2009

If you're very knowledgeable about contemporary art, a special excursion to Belford Road to visit both Gallery of Modern Art and Dean Art might not be the most satisfying experience. However, it gives an opportunity to discover the west end of Edinburgh with its nice crescents and Georgian tenements, and beyond the Dean Village along the banks of the Water... more

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5 of 5 stars
Grantham, United Kingdom
17 Mar 2009

There was an interesting display of well know modern and contemporary artists, in what where called Artist's Rooms when we visited. We were introduced to the works of Scottish colorists and enjoyed several pieces in the rest of the collection. It is a little out of the city center for a short visit to Edinburgh but a must for an... more

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5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
10 Dec 2001
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This excellent gallery includes a modest display of art from all over the world since 1890. The permanent collection of around 5000 works includes all the big names, with quite a strong showing from Surrealists and Cubists. Its younger sister, the Dean Gallery, is just across the road and also includes interesting Surrealist exhibits as well as a permanent display... more

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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art Address

Belford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland
Tel: 0131/556-8921