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National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One

The original modern art gallery, established in 1960, was in the Botanic Gardens. In 1895 it moved into this neoclassical building, originally a refuge for fatherless children, and in 1999 it expanded across the road into the neoclassical orphanage now known as Modern Two. The gardens of Modern One have been sculpted. Both buildings have extensive contemporary collections and most visitors find that seeing one of them is plenty for an afternoon.

  • Free entry
  • Wheelchair accessible
Address
74 Belford Rd EH4 3DR
Getting there
Bus 13
Hours
Daily 10AM-5PM
Price
Free

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Updated 27 Sept 2026. Something wrong? Tell us.