National Museum of Scotland
The National Museum of Scotland occupies a prominent spot in Edinburgh's Old Town, combining a grand Victorian sandstone exterior with a stunning modern atrium that is one of the most photogenic interior spaces in the city. Inside, the soaring white steel and glass roof floods the central hall with diffused natural light, making it ideal for wide-angle architecture shots; try shooting upward from the ground floor to capture the full sweep of the galleries stacked around the atrium. A 16-35mm lens works well here for interiors, while a longer focal length suits detail shots of the ironwork and exhibits. Overcast days are actually your friend indoors, softening any harsh patches of direct sunlight through the roof. The museum opens at 10am and early entry gives you the atrium largely to yourself before tour groups arrive. Entry is free, though you will need to ask about tripod use in advance. (Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom)
