11 Best Things to Do in Edinburgh | Condé Nast Traveler

"There are so many things to love about the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art—not least, the peace and quiet. Situated a leisurely (and very enjoyable) half-hour walk from Edinburgh’s Old Town, the gallery is actually two separate Georgian mansions (known as Modern One and Modern Two) separated by a lush sculpture park. Modern One houses some of Scotland’s best collections of modern art, from the Scottish Colourists to Tracey Emin. Hop past the pond and you’ll find yourself at Modern Two, which is renowned for its extensive collection of Dada and Surrealist works, along with the reconstructed studio of pioneering Scottish Pop artist Eduardo Paolozzi. Look out for the changing exhibitions, too—a lot of Europe’s leading shows visit these galleries. And the best part is the museum is completely free (except for temporary exhibitions) so you can wander in and out at your leisure, all while soaking up classic Georgian Edinburgh." - Freya Herring