More Scottish Museums

Museums in Scotland are usually well done, and quite often free. For example, the National Portrait Gallery has a well selected collection of portraits of Scots through the ages. The National Gallery is a collection of European high-spot paintings, with Titians, Tintorettos, Van Dykes, Rubens, Reynolds, Gainsboroughs, etc., dripping from the walls. In both cases the museums are accessible, with well-written labels and interesting display techniques. If they seem a bit shabby around the edges, put that down to the high levels of visitation and their status as free attractions. A good value.