Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art

First up, you should visit this national gallery of modern art because of its uniqueness; it is split between two buildings on either side of Belford Road. Named Modern One and Modern Two, these two buildings house the nation’s collection of modern and contemporary art; there is a fantastic sculpture park on-site as well. What you will find in Modern One is paintings by Matisee and Picasso, French and Russian art from the 20th century and The Mysterious Garden; a watercolour by Margaret MacDonald Mackintosh, wife of Charles Mackintosh who is well-known for his architectural work around the city. Modern Two, on the other hand, houses a large collection of Dada and surrealist art along with a recreation of Eduard Paolozzi’s studio as well as world-class exhibitions that are constantly rotating. Admission is free for the permanent exhibitions and make sure you dedicate an entire day to this gallery.