Edinburgh has many museums and galleries for those interested in history, science
and art to enjoy. The museums, galleries and monuments range from a series of historic
buildings strung along the crowded medieval Royal Mile, to the spacious grounds
of Lauriston Castle overlooking the river Forth at Cramond.
Edinburgh city centre skyline is dominated by the Scott and Nelson Monuments. Just
off Princes Street, the
City Art Centre
is both home to an outstanding collection of Scottish art and is Scotland's premier
temporary exhibition venue. Highlights of the museums and galleries in Edinburgh
include:
The National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland - two iconic buildings, one amazing museum. The
collections in the landmark Museum of Scotland building tell the story of Scotland,
its land, its people and culture...
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The National Museum of Scotland
National Gallery of Scotland
The National Gallery of Scotland is the oldest of the five Galleries and is situated
in the heart of Edinburgh on The Mound, between the ancient Old Town and the Georgian
New Town...
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The National Gallery of Scotland
The City Art Centre
Located in the heart of the capital, with six exhibition galleries, the City Art
Centre, which opened in 1980, is a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best
collections of Scottish art...
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City Art Centre
Museum of Edinburgh
The Museum of Edinburgh is home to important collections relating to the history
of Edinburgh, from prehistoric times to the present day...
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Museum of Edinburgh