The best museums and galleries in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland

2019-06-24 2019-06-24T14:37:11Z
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<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><strong>Weather of Arabia</strong> - between its museums, literary heritage, historical monuments and architecture, Edinburgh is an ideal city for exploration. Here are the best tourist attractions in <a href="https://www.arabiaweather.com/content/%D9%82%D9%84%D8%B9%D8%A9-%D8%A3%D8..., the capital of Scotland.</a></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>National Museum of Scotland</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The Palace of the National Gallery of Scotland, or Chambers Street Museum as the locals call it, is one of the most intriguing places in the world thanks to its stunning interiors.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>camera obscura</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One of Edinburgh&#39;s oldest attractions, <strong>Camera</strong> <strong>Obscura</strong> offers endless fun opportunities with many mirrors, a tunnel of dreams and one of the largest hologram exhibitions in Europe.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Edinburgh Castle</strong> </h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2017/%D9%82%D8%B5%D8%B1%20%D9%87%D9%88%D9%84%D9%8A%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%AF%20%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B3%20%D8%A5%D8%AF%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%BA.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 520px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the soul of the capital of Scotland and a must-see for any first-time visitor. It has an impressive sight with its great towers above the city on a rock formed through the ages by erosion and glaciers.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Book Museum</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the best way to get acquainted with Edinburgh&#39;s rich literary heritage, located inside the Lady Stars House near the Royal Mile, and includes an impressive collection of pictures, works and personal items of Scottish writers.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art</strong> </h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2017/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%81%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AD%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%AB%D8%A9%20%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%A9.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 532px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> One of Edinburgh&#39;s great gems, it is a true treasure house containing the Scottish National Collection of Fine Art within a stunning classical building that will never go out of style.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Holyroodhouse Palace</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is the official residence of the Queen in Scotland since the sixteenth century, located on the Royal Mile near Parliament and Arthur&#39;s residence and is a magnet for tourists to enjoy the parts open to the public.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Scott Memorial</strong> </h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2017/%D9%86%D8%B5%D8%A8%20%D8%B3%D9%83%D9%88%D8%AA%20%D8%A5%D8%AF%D9%86%D8%A8%D8%B1%D8%BA.jpg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> It is a Gothic-style monument that celebrates the Scottish writer Walter Scott, and is the tallest monument in the world dedicated to an author at 61.11 metres.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Scottish Novel Centre</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> An immersive experience for novel lovers to let their imaginations run wild among Scotland&#39;s most popular social novels, it is also home to the Scottish International Storytelling Festival.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Dynamic Earth Gallery</strong> </h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><img alt="" src="/sites/default/files/uploads-2017/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%B6%20%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%8A%D9%83%D9%8A%D8%A9.jpeg" style="width: 800px; height: 533px;" /></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A fascinating science hub, Dynamic Earth covers all things earth science and offers a new surprise around every corner with many interactive exhibits and science facts.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p><h3 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <strong>Childhood Museum</strong></h3><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A museum that returns its visitors to children&#39;s memories through collections that spark the curiosity of young people, it is the first museum ever dedicated to the history of childhood.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"></p>

This article was written originally in Arabic and is translated using a 3rd party automated service. ArabiaWeather is not responsible for any grammatical errors whatsoever.
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