Royal Scottish Academy

Local nameRoyal Scottish Academy
LocationThe Mound, City of Edinburgh, UK

The Royal Scottish Academy is the country’s national academy of art. It promotes contemporary Scottish art.

The Academy was founded in 1826 by eleven artists meeting in Edinburgh. Originally named the Scottish Academy, it became the Royal Scottish Academy on being granted a royal charter in 1838.

The RSA maintains a unique position in the country as an independently funded institution led by eminent artists and architects to promote and support the creation, understanding, and enjoyment of visual arts through exhibitions and related educational events.

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Opening hours

Mon - Sat: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sun: noon - 5 p.m.

Admission

Admission to the exhibitions is free unless stated otherwise.

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Royal_Scottish_Academy

Official Website https://www.royalscottishacademy.org/

Phone +440 131 225 6671

Address The Mound Edinburgh, EH2 2EL2 2EL, UK

Coordinates 55°57'5.999" N -3°11'46.586" E

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