National Museum of Scotland

"The new building connects with the original Victorian museum... the stolid, grey exterior of which gives way to a beautifully bright and airy, glass-roofed exhibition hall." Full review

"Traces the country's fascinating story from the oldest fossils to the most recent popular culture, making it a must-see for first-time visitors to Scotland." Full review

"Two adjoining buildings make up the National Museum of Scotland." Full review

"History buffs should not miss this sprawling museum housed in adjacent ultramodern and classic Victorian buildings—the latter with a magnificent birdcage Great Hall." Full review

"There are plenty of wonderful panoramic vistas in Edinburgh, but not many are hidden smack in the middle of the Old Town.  " Full review

"Situated slap-bang in the center of Edinburgh, this ultra-popular free museum is sprawling, highly informative, and very easy to access." Full review

"Every birth, death, and marriage is recorded in these color-coded leather-bound books. " Full review

"With a subject matter as broad as "Scotland" the resulting collection was always going to be a bit of a mish-mash. There are dinosaurs, meteorites, the jaws of a sperm whale, and frocks." Full review