Timeline
14:00
Stop for specialty coffee and a local cake at Dean Village Coffee House. It is cozy and well within opening hours for an early start.
14:30
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One
Walk to the National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One. The gardens have been sculpted with contemporary works that look striking in the low winter sun. Arrive before the light peaks to find a quiet spot among the art.
15:00
National Galleries of Scotland: Modern One
Watch the golden light hit the neoclassical facade and the sculptures in the garden. The sun sets toward the SW, illuminating the building beautifully.
15:45
End the evening with a lively pub meal at Teuchters. They serve modern Scottish cuisine at reasonable prices and are open late enough to digest your meal.
Local tip
The gallery is free, but check if any special exhibitions require a ticket. Teuchters can get busy, so arriving early for dinner is wise.
Check before you go
- Dean Village Coffee House closes at 15:30, so arrive early.
- Teuchters is open until 01:00, but check if a reservation is needed for dinner.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Edinburgh (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).