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Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art One

75 Belford Road, Edinburgh EH4 3DR, Scotland
0131 624 6200
Ranked #1 of 72 shopping in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 40 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Art Galleries
Fee: No
Owner description: Much acclaim has greeted the 2011 re-opening of this now emphatically 21st-century gallery housed in a striking 19th-century Gothic building. You will...... more » Owner description: Much acclaim has greeted the 2011 re-opening of this now emphatically 21st-century gallery housed in a striking 19th-century Gothic building. You will find portraits of generations of famous Scots (from Royals to poets and film stars), but the Gallery now also encompasses depictions of specific places and events – making it a portrait of the nation, not just its most famous sons and daughters. The dazzlingly-restored Victorian murals, plus a new emphasis on photography, have revitalized the place, and hugely extended its appeal. « less
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

Only a short distance out of town and with a great collection of art. There's a lovely cafe with great food. Free entry and very easy to get to. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

For a free to visit attraction this is first class. Lots of exhibitions, a good cafe, easy transport and if the weather is nice tremendous grounds with very grand centre piece More

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EDINBURGH
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

This is a great place to go... Art for arts sake. Go. Enjoy.Be Happy. Be a better person. More

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Albany, ny
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

A cab or bus ride from downtown but the bus only runs once an hour which is the downside. The museum is not large but has interesting exhibits. It is across the street from Modern Art Two More

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Brussels, Belgium
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

we were lucky to have visited the gallery during a sculpture exibition. the gallery setting is wonderful, like a lot of places in Edinburgh you know you're in the city but it feels like the countryside. the exhibit was wide ranging, very well staged and so informative and satifying if you have any interest in art and/or sculpture. the staff... More

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Winchester
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Both the Modern Art One and Two are well worth a visit and what is more, like most of Edinburgh's galleries, they are free although some of the staged exhibitions charge an entry fee. The exhibits change on a regular basis and the cafes in both galleries are great. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We are extremely lucky to have such a brilliant resource in Edinburgh. The setting is glorious and the art amazing. Sadly, the cafe appears to have changed management and is not as good as it once was and is more expensive. However, it is a lovely environment to sit and enjoy refreshments. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 April 2012
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Nice exhibition, and cafe was good. The sun was shining and we sat outside after gallery visit. More

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17 reviews 17 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012
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Quite a lot of interesting exhibits, esp the huge new born baby girl!!! More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012
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First lets say it's free and that has to be great these days. But it also has some great things to see both inside and out. Try the cafe - the best scones you have ever had. Don't forget to go to the Dean Gallery across the road. More

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