National Galleries of Scotland: National (with kids)

Beautiful building with historic expositions of life in Scotland and beyond through the ages. The first floor can get quite busy, but the galleries on the second floor are more pleasant to visit. Admission is free. Great to see todays Edinburgh in real life and then explore historic perspectives on the city. Recommended, must see for a city trip to Edinburgh.

It's cool and it's free! Lots of art from past centuries, and some impressionism. No modern stuff here (except for a small section at the very end). You'll see great works by Scottish artists as well many other famous European artists.

The main gallery of Scotland. No need to pay admission, or waiting in the line to enter this gallery. However, it could be crowded during weekends. This gallery hosts various types of painting from, mainly, all over Europe. Nonetheless, there is a dedicated exhibition which exhibit Scotland's art. Including the art and craft movement.

The gallery is very nice and definitely worth a visit. Entry is completely free, which is a great bonus. The interior is clean, the exhibitions are well organized, and there’s a good variety of artwork to explore. However, it was quite crowded during our visit, which made it a bit difficult to enjoy everything at a relaxed pace. Still, if you’re in the area and appreciate art or culture, this is a...

It's a nice art gallery. The most interesting parts are the paintings by Scottish artists and the impressionist section. Entry is free, but donation is recommended. The lockers are operated by 2 pounds or by plastic money (tokens), which can be purchased at the information desk. Unfortunately there is no drinking water refill option in the toilette, but the cafe's staff were very kindly and filled...