John Watson's Institution
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The John Watson's Institution was a school established in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1762. The building was designed in the Greek Revival style in 1825 by architect William Burn, FRSE. Following the closu
John Watson's Institution, now home of Modern One of the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. (photo: August 2002)
Modern One, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Belford Road, Edinburgh (form main building of John Watson's Institution). (14 March 2015)
John Watson's School, 1828–1975: This building, originally John Watson’s Institution, was designed by William Burn in 1825, opening in 1828 under the aegis of the Society of H.M. Writers to the Signet. Its original purpose was to house, maintain and educate destitute children. The institution became John Watson’s School in 1934, enrolling fee-paying pupils whilst maintaining its original purpose, and by 1957 the school offered continuous education to all pupils from 5-18 years. In 1975, despite its growing reputation, John Watson’s School unexpectedly closed after the withdrawal of its grant. The building reopened as the
Modern One (28 September 2018).
National Galleries Scotland: Modern is part of National Galleries Scotland, which is based in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Modern houses the collection of modern and contemporary art dating from about 190
— National Galleries Scotland: Modern One
Fountain (Marcel Duchamp, replica)
Statue of Diana in the Park (Henri Rousseau, 1909)
The Mysterious Garden (Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh, 1911)