Royal Scottish Academy
Art institution in Edinburgh, Scotland
About
The Royal Scottish Academy (RSA) 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.
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