Gallery Trip
Day Note:
Start you day at the National Gallery of Scotland and take in the sculptures, oil paintings and classic exhibits. Enjoy the leisurely stroll around the building and check out the gift shop. Enjoy a lunch at Cosmo after your morning at the gallery. Choose contemporary cuisine and perhaps a wine to compliment your dish. Spend the afternoon at both the famous Fruitmarket Gallery and the Collective Gallery offering a comparison of funky contemporary pieces. Finish...
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National Gallery of Scotland
Contact:
- +44 131 624 6200
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Location:
- The Mound
- The Mound
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Description:
The National Gallery of Scotland is housed in a striking neoclassical building situated at one end of Princes Street Gardens. With works by Da Vinci and Van Gogh represented within the National Gallery of Scotland's collection this is an essential part of any tour to Edinburgh city. Temporary exhibitions are frequent here and tickets can be booked in advance from the website.
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Cosmo
Contact:
- 44 131 226 6743
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Location:
- 58A North Castle Street
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Description:
Cosmo, established over 30 years ago, is an Italian fine dining restaurant that prides itself on using only the most fresh local produce. .
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Collective Gallery
Contact:
- 44 131 220 1260
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Location:
- 22-28 Cockburn Street
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Description:
Right at the cutting edge of contemporary art, the Collective Gallery (established 1984) is sure to please lovers of the art zeitgeist - with exhibitions featuring everything from funky video exhibits to wacky sculptures and handcrafted objects. Work comes from artists hailing from near and far. Fresh new talent is often introduced on to the art scene at this gallery, so a visit here will keep your finger on the pulse. Admission is free.
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Fruitmarket Gallery
Contact:
- +44 131 225 2383
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Location:
- 45 Market St
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Description:
Generally accepted as Scotland's best gallery for contemporary art, the Fruitmarket Gallery aims to make contemporary art accessible, without compromising art or under-estimating audiences. The Gallery presents world-class, thought-provoking and challenging art made by both Scottish and international artists in an environment that is welcoming, engaging, informative and always free.
Originally built as a fruit and vegetable market in 1938, The Fruitmarket Gallery has been operating as a visual arts space since 1974. Rescued by the Scottish Arts Council from threatened demolition, the building was initially shared between the Scottish Arts Council, the New 57 Gallery and the Printmakers Workshop. At the end of 1983 the Scottish Arts Council relinquished management of the building, and in Spring 1984, The Fruitmarket Gallery became an independent space with the continued support of the Scottish Arts Council.
Open seven days. Always free
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Martins
Contact:
- 44 131 225 3106
Location:
- 70 Rose Street North Lane
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Description:
The exterior of this restaurant belies its spacious elegance. Once inside, you will also find a warm welcome from owners Martin and Gay Irons. Their obvious enthusiasm for the food is particularly endearing. The cuisine is inventively contemporary and is full of bold flavours. Every effort is made to use the finest of ingredients, including organic produce wherever possible - just one of the reasons that Martins is highly recommended in many good food guides. Wine is of a similar standard, drawing on many diverse regions in order to provide a comprehensive list.
