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Scottish National Gallery

The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland (Castle/Royal Mile/High St)
0131 624 6200
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As featured in 3 days in Edinburgh
Ranked #13 of 175 attractions in Edinburgh
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Type: Art Museums
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Traveler Description: Located in the heart of the city at the intersection of Princes Street and The Mound housing the national collection of fine art.  Entry is free... more »
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newcastle
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2013 NEW

Lovely place to walk round and view. Staff were very helpfull and knowledgeable. Would pay another visit next time in Edinburgh.

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Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 17, 2013 NEW

Just to see this sculpture was worth the free entry on it's own, but along with other exhibitions and permanent displays by some of the world's greatest painters this is a fantastic place to visit

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Mississauga, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

On the day we visited, they could not decide on which entrance one should use. This is hopefully a temporary issue and everyone was pleasant about the confusion. The art offerings are famous and exceptional - not to be missed. The Scottish School was not one with which we were acquainted but well worth exploring if you have the time.

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Dublin, Ireland
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

free admission. fabulous exhibits - really loved the CHURCH paintings which I didnt know before. Lovely old fashioned museum in parts. not very busy. right in the centre of the town so worth visiting

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Ashford,Kent
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

I only went in to see the Roden's The Kiss display, but it had been moved that morning. But still got to see some great paintings

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Ashford,Kent
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

I went here as they had a special display of Roden's 'The Kiss'. unfortunately it had been moved that morning! but I did get to view some amazing paintings

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Columbus, Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 10, 2013

We hadn't planned to tour the Scottish National Gallery; we just happened on it and went in. There is no admission charged! We enjoyed our visit and we so glad we found this. I would hope that others would see this also. Many old masters.

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London
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

There until September, but unfortunately in a crate when we visited. That aside, some wonderful paintings in a lovely setting and well worth a visit.

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Toulouse, France
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 9, 2013

Not as big as the National Museum, but it's big enough. You can see 'Le baiser' of Rodin, and many many moving and epic paintings.

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Ireland
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 8, 2013

Compared to other galleries I have visited, the Scottish National Gallery doesn't rate too highly, but as it is free its still worth a visit!

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