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Scottish Sun
07-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Much-loved Glasgow museum named among best in the UK
It was named alongside The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and The Beatles Story in Liverpool GREAT SCOT Much-loved Glasgow museum named among best in the UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MUCH-LOVED Glasgow museum has been named among the best in the UK. The renowned visitors' attraction showcases 9,000 artefacts dating back to Neolithic times. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park was hailed as one of the best museums in the UK Credit: John Kirkby 2 The Thinker by Auguste Rodin in the Burrell Collection It was named alongside The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford and The Beatles Story in Liverpool and was previously crowned Scotland's Best Visitor Attraction. The Burrell Collection in Pollok Country Park was hailed as one of the best museums outside of London by attraction website Blooloop. The vast collection was acquired by Sir William Burrell, a wealthy shipping merchant, and his wife Lady Constance Burrell. The couple later gifted the Collection to the City of Glasgow in 1944. After a £68.2 million refit over a period of six years, it reopened in 2022. Experts at Blooloop said: "The Burrell Collection consists of nearly 9000 artefacts and was a gift to the city of Glasgow in 1944 from Sir William Burrell and his wife Lady Constance. "The collection spans 50 countries and 6000 years of history, from 4000 BC to the turn of the 20th century. "Objects include medieval art, furniture, Islamic art and artefacts from ancient Egypt and China, as well as impressionist works by Degas and Cézanne, modern sculpture and more. "The museum is located in an award-winning modernist building in Pollok Country Park. Inside the World's Largest Museum: Giza Museum! "In 2022, it reopened to the public following a six-year, £68 million refurbishment project, cementing its position as one of the UK's best museums outside London. "This work increased the size of the museum by 35%. A key goal was to preserve The Burrell Collection for future generations by enhancing the site's accessibility and sustainability."
The National
26-04-2025
- The National
Cafes in iconic Scottish museums named among UK's best
The top 50 lists shared by The Guardian featured lovely eateries across the country, including Corner at the Tate Modern and the Coliseum Coffee House at the Ceredigion Museum in Wales. If you're looking to enjoy a nice cuppa while exploring some of the best exhibitions around, here are some of the best museum cafes in Scotland. See the museum cafes in Scotland named among the best in the UK These are the museum cafes in Scotland that have been named among the top 50 in the UK by The Guardian. The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Scottish National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle (Image: Getty Images) This beloved "Edinburgh institution," which is "tucked beneath" the Scottish National Gallery, enjoys views of the Old Town and the Scott Monument. Here, traditional Scottish dishes can be found, including deep bowls of creamy cullen skink soup, Aberdeen butteries (bread rolls) with haggis and "superb" scones. Inside the café, with its "vibrant" interiors, celebrates Scottish designers like Mairi Helena. The Burrell Collection restaurant, Glasgow According to the newspaper, this space "feels somewhere between a summer house and a church" thanks to its open look, which "skillfully" blurs the line between Pollok Park and the museum interior. A £68 million revamp of the museum and gallery created this bright extension, allowing visitors to relax while checking out the "diverse collection" donated to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell. All sorts of meals can be found here, including toasted sourdough sandwiches and Angus steak burgers. Fruitmarket Cafe, the Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh In recent years, the Fruitmarket Cafe has "flourished into a real haven for both art and food lovers," according to the publication. The location serves all sorts of "brunch favourites" like baked eggs with top ingredients like chorizo, tomato and flaked almonds or aubergine, feta and pickled onion. On a cold day, visitors can enjoy the kala chana, a black chickpea curry with roast cauliflower and spinach. Recommended Reading: Stone Cafe, Perth Museum The newspaper writes that "a few Perthshire eyebrows were raised" when Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo was awarded the contract to transform the dilapidated Perth city hall into a museum. Now, the location is fondly looked upon as a "dynamic reimagining" of the Renaissance-style structure, which holds the Stone of Destiny. The associated Stone Cafe has also become a well-liked eatery with its vaulted windows creating a "light welcoming" space with views of St John's Kirk. Scottish comfort food is apparently the highlight of the menu here, with bowls of haggis, neeps and tatties and stovies being offered.
The Herald Scotland
24-04-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Cafes in iconic Scottish museums named among UK's best
If you're looking to enjoy a nice cuppa while exploring some of the best exhibitions around, here are some of the best museum cafes in Scotland. See the museum cafes in Scotland named among the best in the UK These are the museum cafes in Scotland that have been named among the top 50 in the UK by The Guardian. The Scottish Cafe and Restaurant, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh Scottish National Gallery and Edinburgh Castle (Image: Getty Images) This beloved "Edinburgh institution," which is "tucked beneath" the Scottish National Gallery, enjoys views of the Old Town and the Scott Monument. Here, traditional Scottish dishes can be found, including deep bowls of creamy cullen skink soup, Aberdeen butteries (bread rolls) with haggis and "superb" scones. Inside the café, with its "vibrant" interiors, celebrates Scottish designers like Mairi Helena. The Burrell Collection restaurant, Glasgow According to the newspaper, this space "feels somewhere between a summer house and a church" thanks to its open look, which "skillfully" blurs the line between Pollok Park and the museum interior. A £68 million revamp of the museum and gallery created this bright extension, allowing visitors to relax while checking out the "diverse collection" donated to Glasgow by Sir William Burrell. All sorts of meals can be found here, including toasted sourdough sandwiches and Angus steak burgers. Fruitmarket Cafe, the Fruitmarket Gallery, Edinburgh In recent years, the Fruitmarket Cafe has "flourished into a real haven for both art and food lovers," according to the publication. The location serves all sorts of "brunch favourites" like baked eggs with top ingredients like chorizo, tomato and flaked almonds or aubergine, feta and pickled onion. On a cold day, visitors can enjoy the kala chana, a black chickpea curry with roast cauliflower and spinach. Recommended Reading: Why this 'spectacular' beach in Scotland is the third best in the world Scotland's best whale, porpoise and dolphin watching spots to see this season National Geographic names historic Scottish town among best places to visit 'Alternative' Scottish region named one of the UK's best dog-friendly holidays Stone Cafe, Perth Museum The newspaper writes that "a few Perthshire eyebrows were raised" when Dutch architecture firm Mecanoo was awarded the contract to transform the dilapidated Perth city hall into a museum. Now, the location is fondly looked upon as a "dynamic reimagining" of the Renaissance-style structure, which holds the Stone of Destiny. The associated Stone Cafe has also become a well-liked eatery with its vaulted windows creating a "light welcoming" space with views of St John's Kirk. Scottish comfort food is apparently the highlight of the menu here, with bowls of haggis, neeps and tatties and stovies being offered.
