National Galleries Scotland: Modern One

About

Free modern art and sculptures with a lovely outdoor landscape

Why go

• Sprawling green spaces peppered with sculptures and public art
• Beautiful open rooms to drift around the exhibits
• A beautiful building that has a pretty parkland laid out in front of it

Must try

• Anthony Gormley's six times series sculpture
• Henry Moore sculptures
• 3-Metre spider
• Artist Rooms exhibition
• Louise Bourgeois’ Maman installation

Pro tips

• Path from the garden leads to Water of Leith walkway
• Take the scenic river walk to the Modern Art galleries
• Store luggage, bags, and jackets for a fee

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Rating

4.6 / 5 (4648 reviews)

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