City Art Centre, Edinburgh
The City Art Centre is a modern gallery with a fine art collection that hosts various exhibitions. Opened in 1980, with six floors containing galleries, visitors can enjoy fun workshops, shows and hands-on activities. Due to its rich programs it is one of the most visited exhibition centers in Edinburgh.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm.
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 5 pm; Sunday: 12 pm - 5 pm.
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Sight Name: City Art Centre
Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Walking Tours in Edinburgh, Scotland
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 5.4 Km or 3.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.9 Km or 2.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
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