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What to do and see in Scotland, United Kingdom: The Best Art Museums
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1. Sproson Contemporary Art Gallery
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Sproson Contemporary Art Gallery St Andrews promotes and exhibits Contemporary living artists in every media including original painting, sculpture, collage, photography, mixed media. Our exhibitions offer an eclectic mix of styles and prices to suit every ardent art lover and collector. We also offer a range of artist prints, cards and frames. We are open Tuesday to Saturday 10-6 pm.
2. Hunterian Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 326 reviews
This gallery houses the largest collection of Whistlers in the world.
Reviewed By ronaldb416 - The Hague, The Netherlands
This is a must do opposite the university. Do visit the Macintosh house inside and notice the strange outside of the reconstructed house.
3. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
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4.5 based on 15,301 reviews
Free Entry. Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is Scotland's most visited free attraction. With 22 themed, state-of-the-art galleries displaying an astonishing 8000 objects, the collections are extensive, wide-ranging and internationally-significant.
Reviewed By mkoperabuff
Great museum fabulous art deco MacIntosh exhibits, natural history, social and Scottish history, furniture, decorations and marvelous paintings of Scottish, French, Dutch, English and other masterpieces, e.g. Rossetti, Turner, Monet, Cezanne. Beautiful high Victorian opulent building, organ concert, nice cafe and shops and free, please shop or leave a donation well worth it. Great for children too especially the natural history exhibits.
4. Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Modern Two)
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4.5 based on 615 reviews
Home to Scotland’s outstanding national collection of modern and contemporary art, the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art comprises two buildings, Modern One and Modern Two both set in beautiful sculpture park. The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Modern Two has a detailed recreation of Eduardo Paolozzi's studio on permanent display, as well as his 7.3m tall sculpture, Vulcan, that dominates the cafe where you can enjoy our delicious lunches, cakes and coffee while taking in this stunning work. The gallery is currently showing an exhibition devoted to the film special effects superstar Ray Harryhausen. Book your ticket in advance via: nationalgalleries.org
Reviewed By Rongauld - Barga, Italy
On either side of Belford Road across the Water of Leith from Edinburgh's Georgian classical "New Town" the twin galleries are worth a lengthy visit. In Gallery One at present, until May, there is the most amazingly thought provoking exhibition including work by Scottish Artist, Katie Paterson, on the themes of Time and Light. The 100 Year book project, the Moonlight Sonata bounced from the surface of the moon and the lunar eclipse mirrorball are all spectacular. Then across the road is Gallery 2, with a permanent exhibition of Edinburgh born Eduardo Paolozzi, pop art sculptor, as well as a temporary exhibition by Paula Rego with video autobiography containing interviews about her productive and provocative life. All this is FREE! but you are requested to donate at least £5 pp. well worth it.
5. Aberdeen Art Gallery
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4.5 based on 424 reviews
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Reviewed By WanderingNomad999 - Brisbane, Australia
We went to the gallery on a rainy day at the end of October. We should have booked a 2hr time slot online in advance but fortunately we were able to sign up with our details (for track and trace) on the door as it wasn’t too busy. We enjoyed the exhibits and especially the BP portrait tour on the top level. Scones with cream and jam and tea in the cafe went down a treat too.
6. Scottish National Portrait Gallery
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4.5 based on 2,670 reviews
Come face to face with the people who shaped Scotland’s past, present and future at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. One of Edinburgh’s most remarkable buildings, the Gallery opened to the public in 1889 as the world’s first purpose-built portrait gallery. Displays at the Gallery explore different aspects of the story of Scotland and her people, told through a wealth of imagery including portraits of famous historical figures such as Mary Sommeville, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Burns, through to more recent pioneers in science, sport and the arts including Emeli Sandé, Billy Connolly and Tilda Swinton. Round off your trip with a visit to Café Portrait for a delicious lunch or coffee. Admission is free, but tickets must be booked in advance. The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which also includes the Scottish National Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Reviewed By mg706 - Arlington, United States
This is a large museum dedicated to portraiture of all types. The building is a beautiful Neo-Gothic palace with many rooms to explore. One can easily spend several hours here, both admiring the art and learning about Scottish history and culture. My own favorite parts of the museum were the Main Hall, with elaborate decorative friezes of many historical Scottish figures, and the top-floor galleries of seventeenth and eighteenth century portraits. Free admission. Highly recommended.
7. Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
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4.5 based on 377 reviews
Hundreds of carved figures and pieces of old scrap perform an incredible choreography to haunting music and synchronised light, telling the funny and tragic stories of the human spirit as it struggles against the relentless circles of life and death. Audiences in many countries have been fascinated by its magic. In Glasgow it has gained a reputation as one of the city’s hidden treasures. Very gripping theatre. - The Times Unforgettable experience. - The Herald An icon-painter for our times. - Scotsman For SEASONAL TIMETABLE OF SHOWS please visit our website. Special / group shows out-with the opening hours can also be booked via the website. For ticket prices and TO BOOK TICKETS please visit our website. Advance booking is highly recommended.
Reviewed By sofiasW5271KN
A truly unforgettable cultural experience: the pieces are rich with symbolism and the accompaniment of music, lights and movement turned it into a performance that was both touching and entertaining. The gallery manager was enthusiastic and informative in his explanations on the art pieces; and he was attentive and professional in regards to all the measures put in place for Covid-19 safety. I would definitely recommend Sharmanka to anyone looking for a cultural experience in Glasgow!
8. Drumlanrig Castle
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4.5 based on 662 reviews
Set on the spectacular 80,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle presents one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and an internationally renowned art collection. Beyond the castle are over 40 acres of enchanting gardens and a wide range of activities including walking, mountain biking, adventure playground, wildlife watching, Scottish Cycle Museum, Landrover tours, Ranger-led walks, events programme as well as shopping and catering.
Reviewed By 919tracyj - Fakenham, United Kingdom
Lovely visit to this amazing castle, although castle is closed at the moment because of Covid, the gardens are well worth a visit, also can highly recommend the walks around the castle great place to explore.
9. Scottish National Gallery
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4.5 based on 5,452 reviews
Situated in the heart of Edinburgh, the Scottish National Gallery is home to one of the best collections of fine art in the world. This includes masterpieces by Botticelli, Raphael, Titian, Rembrandt, Vermeer, Constable, Turner, Monet, Van Gogh and Gauguin. The most comprehensive part of the collection covers the history of Scottish painting with major names such as Ramsay, Raeburn, Wilkie and McTaggart. It is a popular but peaceful attraction in the city centre offering free admission to the permanent collection and additional ticketed exhibitions. This art gallery (or art museum) is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which also includes the Scottish National Portrait Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. It is made up of both the National Gallery building and the Royal Scottish Academy building. Both of these buildings, designed by William Henry Playfair, stand in the heart of Edinburgh.
Reviewed By NicolaD914 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
We visited the Scottish National Gallery in March, just before lockdown. It is situated immediately behind the Royal Scottish Academy on Princes Street and is far more interesting and also free to enter. It is a lovely building, with bright spacious galleries and houses paintings by world famous artists such as Constable, Van Gogh, Vermeer, Titian, Monet, Turner, Rembrandt. There has to be something for everyone here. We are not experts by any means but enjoyed our visit and found some of the paintings very interesting. It is well worth a visit.
10. Broughton House & Garden
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4.5 based on 316 reviews
Reviewed By H1531OIjohnt - Criccieth, United Kingdom
Visited here when in Kirkcudbright in our motorhome. Park up by the town car park and it’s a short walk up. Good Covid hygiene in operation at the garden and it’s a trust the visitor box at the unattended side gate entrance. It’s relatively small but packed with interest. There’s a one way system which guides you to all the features of the garden. It has a Japanese feel and lovely little vignette settings within it. We sat at the peaceful pool on a fern cast iron bench and admired the planting and the oriental brass heron. There are secret views of the Dee and its mariners as you walk around. Sumptuous!
