Royal Scottish Academy

The Royal Scottish Academy is an independent, private institution, which is led by eminent artists and architects. The Academy was founded in 1826 by eleven artists.

The Academy is located in the Royal Scottish Academy Building in Edinburgh, which is located on Princes Street. The building, originally designed by William Henry Playfair was recently renovated as part of the Project Playfair and connected underground with the National Gallery of Scotland. Both buildings are used by the National Galleries of Scotland.