The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh: photos, reviews

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The Royal Scottish Academy in Edinburgh offers an enriching experience for art and history enthusiasts alike. As you step into this lovely historical building, you'll be captivated by its architecture, definitely worth a look. Known for its well-organized exhibitions, the Academy currently features the fantastic work of Grayson Perry, alongside a diverse collection of intriguing other shows. Don't miss the excellent Printmaker's Art exhibition, which highlights the depth and range of this fascinating craft. With free entrance and two floors to explore, including a connection to the National Gallery through a convenient underground passage, this stop suits families with children and promises an engaging 2-3 hour visit. The modern art pieces available for purchase provide an opportunity to bring a piece of this creative haven home. With a commendable average rating of 4.6, it's clear that the visit is enjoyable and memorable.

Recommended visit time

2-3 hours

Features

Wheelchair accessible, Suitable for children

How to get here?

The nearest public transport options for your convenience.

Royal Mile Cashmere

Bus stop 314 m walk

South St David Street (Stop PL)

Bus stop 218 m walk

The Mound (Stop MD)

Bus stop 28 m walk

George Street

Bus stop 258 m walk

Thistle Street (Stop GH)

Bus stop 322 m walk

Princes Street

Tram stop 96 m walk

4.4

based on 936 reviews

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4.1/5 399 reviews

Celeste Chau

CONS: Went during a warm summer weekday in August and many of the more busy galleries were uncomfortably hot and long lines at the ladies rest room as well a regular people using the handicapped restroom to jump the line. If you need access to the lifts, be prepared to wait and it's segmented to multiple locations including getting into the museum from Great Russell. The lifts are small and if you have a wheelchair/stroller, it's a much longer day. One of the outdoor lifts broke while we were using it. One star less due to that. PROS: Able to reserve a wheelchair ahead of time and express line for accessibility. Highly recommended to go early and get tickets ahead of time for the special exhibits and timed entry galleries. Exhibit wise, incredible world class collection of historic and cultural artifacts. Overwhelmingly stunning and extensive collection of decorative arts including collections of coins/monies and clocks. There are items there not seen anywhere else in the world in one location. Worth while tolerating the above mention inconveniences.

Jackie Head

Great setting for Andy Goldsworthy’s place based exhibit and really good disabled access

Laura MacNeil

Went to visit the Andy Goldsworthy exhibition and it was excellent!

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