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Best Sights & Activities -(Museums)
City Art Centre
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
2 Market StEdinburgh UK EH1 1DE 131-529-3993
Description:
This Victorian building dates back to the 1800's and is the former office of "The Scotsman" newspaper. Since 1980, this has been a premier site for contemporary and visual arts, photography and leading temporary exhibits. Promises to be educational fun for the entire family. There's also a great café and souvenir shop.
Dean Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
73 Belford RdEdinburgh UK EH4 3DS 131-624-6200
Fruitmarket Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
45 Market StEdinburgh UK EH1 131-225-2383
Description:
Formerly a fruit market, this site is considered Scotland's definitive gallery of contemporary art. It is renowned for its pioneer exhibitions in Chinese art, but there's also a stellar gathering of local and European art on hand, as well as high-profile touring collections. Frequent lectures and events. Also, a great café and bookshop.
Huntly House
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
142-146 CanongateEdinburgh UK EH8 131-529-4143
Description:
The Huntly House is a museum dedicated to the display of the local history of Edinburgh. You will see Greyfriars Bobby's collar and feeding bowl and the National Covenant, signed by leaders of the Presbyterian Church in Scotland in 1638. There are also displays of crafts that were important in the lives of past populations, including glassmaking, pottery, wool processing, and cabinetry.
Matthew Architecture Gallery
(Sights & Activities - Museums)
20 Chambers StEdinburgh UK EH1 131-650-2342
Description:
Scotland's premier architecture gallery has enjoyed rave reviews since its opening in 1992. The gallery's namesake is Sir Robert Matthew, a former professor at the University of Edinburgh School of Architecture, the location that houses this remarkable collection. This gallery holds numerous local and international exhibitions.#13;#10;#13;#10;
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