Travel Reference
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Don't Miss
Modern One
The main collection, known as Modern One, concentrates on 20th-century art, with vari-
ous European movements represented by the likes of Matisse, Picasso, Kirchner, Magritte,
Miró, Mondrian and Giacometti. American and English artists are also represented, but
most space is given to Scottish painters - from the Scottish Colourists of the early 20th
century to contemporary artists such as Peter Howson and Ken Currie.
Modern Two
Directly across Belford Rd from Modern One, another neoclassical mansion (formerly an
orphanage) houses its annexe, Modern Two, which is home to a large collection of sculp-
ture and graphic art created by the Edinburgh-born artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi. One of the
1st-floor rooms houses a re-creation of Paolozzi's studio, while the rest of the building
stages temporary exhibitions.
The Grounds
The gallery's collection extends to the surrounding grounds, featuring sculptures by Henry
Moore, Rachel Whiteread, Julian Opie and Barbara Hepworth, among others, as well as a
sensuous 'landform artwork' by Charles Jencks.
Water of Leith
A path and stairs at the rear of the gallery lead to the Water of Leith Walkway, which you
can follow downstream for 4 miles to Leith. This takes you past
6 Times
, a sculptural pro-
ject by Antony Gormley comprising five human figures standing at points along the river
(the sixth sprouts from the pavement at the gallery entrance). The river statues are de-
signed to fall over in flood conditions, so some of them may not be visible after heavy
rain.
