Modern Two, Edinburgh

Name: Modern Two
Address: 75 Belford Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3DR, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 624 6200

#80 among attractions in Edinburgh

Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum, Art gallery

Gallery (2)

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Gallery

Facts and practical information

Modern Two, formerly the Dean Gallery, in Edinburgh, is one of the two buildings housing the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, one of Scotland's national art galleries. It is operated by the National Galleries of Scotland. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°57'6"N, 3°13'27"W

Address

75 Belford RdDean VillageEdinburgh EH4 3DR United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 624 6200

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Day trips

Modern Two – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Cuthbert's Church, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Ross Fountain, The Grange Club.

0.8 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
St Cuthbert's Church, Edinburgh
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~790 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Vernacular architecture
Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh
4 min walk • The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art is part of the National Galleries of Scotland, which are based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
0.8 miE
Fountain
Ross Fountain, Edinburgh
22 min walk • Ross Fountain is a cast-iron structure located in West Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. It was installed in 1872 and restored in 2018.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
The Grange Club, Edinburgh
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0.7 miE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Church of St John the Evangelist, Edinburgh
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~940 ftN
Cemetery, Historical place, Monuments and statues
Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh
5 min walk • The Dean Cemetery is a historically important Victorian cemetery north of the Dean Village, west of Edinburgh city centre, in Scotland.
0.4 miSE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh
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0.6 miE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Georgian House, Edinburgh
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0.8 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema, Bars and clubs
Filmhouse, Edinburgh
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0.8 miE
Nightlife, Music and shows, Concerts and shows
Usher Hall, Edinburgh
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0.8 miE
Museum, History museum
James Clerk Maxwell Foundation, Edinburgh
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Modern Two open?

Modern Two is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Modern Two?

Nearby attractions include Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Dean Cemetery, Edinburgh (5 min walk), St Mary's Cathedral, Edinburgh (10 min walk), West Coates, Edinburgh (10 min walk).

How to get to Modern Two by public transport?

The nearest stations to Modern Two:

Bus

Stewart's Melville • Lines: 41, 43 (6 min walk)
Queensferry Terrace • Lines: 41, 43 (7 min walk)

Tram

Haymarket • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (12 min walk)
West End • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (14 min walk)

Train

Haymarket (13 min walk)