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The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL, Scotland (Castle/Royal Mile/High St)
0131 624 6200
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National Gallery of Scotland
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Ranked #13 of 174 attractions in Edinburgh
4.5 of 5 stars 720 Reviews
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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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Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada
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21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
“So cool!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

The gallery was during our walk through town. The bagpipers playing in front of the gallery made it worth it!
The pictures are just amazing. Not a lot of the stupid modern art I hate, but real art from some of the best artists in the world. You can stay in for hours and hours and never get bored. Lots of places to sit as well. Loved it

Visited June 2012
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Perth, Australia
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“Fabulous collection”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2012

I was impressed with the variety in the Scottish National Gallery. Poussin, Rubens, Botticelli, Rembrandt, Gainsborough.

The restaurant next door and gift store also worth checking out.

Visited November 2012
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Dundee, United Kingdom
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“Wonderful”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

A wonderful experience for all no matter you are 12 or 90 wonderful atmosphere which s helped by all the staff prepared to help and eXplain just take your time and let all the paintings come alive the only downside is student all sitting own stalls blocking painting while they study ,if you love art or just like it there is something for everyone

Visited November 2012
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Hamilton, Canada
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“Must See”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

I saw Catherine The Great's collection, and it was amazing. It was probably a "once in a lifetime" thing as I do not know how much that collection travels about the world. The museum is incredible.

Visited September 2012
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Alnwick
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“fantastic gallery”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 16, 2012

So much to look at will go back again. The gallery was on different levels so did not see everything.

Visited November 2012
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