Royal Scottish Academy

The RSA runs a year-round programme of exhibitions, artist opportunities and related educational talks and events which support artists at all stages of their careers.

About Royal Scottish Academy

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The Academy’s distinguished history is reflected in its extensive collections and archives and has been awarded Recognised Collection status by Museums Galleries Scotland on behalf of the Scottish Government for being a collection of National Significance to Scotland.

Led by eminent artists and architects, the RSA embodies a wealth of professional experience in Fine Art and Architecture with many of its Members taking a leading role in higher education and in many of Scotland’s leading cultural institutions.

Over the last decade, every aspect of the RSA has been interrogated to ensure that the Academy remains relevant to the needs of today’s artists and architects. Importantly, the Academy continues to evolve, electing new Members, exhibiting new work, developing its collections and supporting and promoting excellence in contemporary Scottish art and architecture.

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Upcoming Events at Royal Scottish Academy

Exhibitions

Andy Goldsworthy: Fifty Years

26th July 2025 - 2nd November 2025

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh Old Town

This summer, the largest ever indoor exhibition by Andy Goldsworthy will take over the National Galleries of Scotland in the heart of Edinburgh.

Art Galleries

Summerhall

1 Summerhall , Edinburgh South EH9 1PL

Summerhall, Edinburgh’s biggest arts venue, is open to the public all year round.

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Stick Factory

69 Mayfield Road, Edinburgh South EH9 3AA

Stickfactory Creative is a multifaceted team of artists, designers and builders.

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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop

21 Hawthornvale, Leith EH6 4JT

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is a centre for production, research and learning. We support artists in their careers and practice through the provision of space, funding and professional opportunities.

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Detail Framing & Gallery

11 Lochrin Place Tollcross, Edinburgh South EH3 9QX

We work with artists, galleries and collectors, as well as our local community, to provide the best possible framing solution for each artwork and we also showcase emerging Scottish artists.

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Hill Street Design House

3 Hill Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 3JP

A much needed creative addition to Edinburgh's historic New Town, Hill Street Design House provides eight grand studios, over four floors, resided by...

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Alpha Art Gallery

52 Hamilton Place, Stockbridge EH3 5AX

Alpha Art Gallery is an established contemporary art gallery based in the popular area of Stockbridge in Edinburgh which represents a wide variety of emerging and established artists.

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Harbour Lane Studio

Harbour Lane NA, South Queensferry EH30 9PT

Harbour Lane is a Studio and Gallery run by Tori Gray.

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Arusha Gallery

13A Dundas Street , Edinburgh New Town EH3 6QG

Arusha Gallery is an international contemporary gallery established in 2013, with main premises in Edinburgh's historic New Town.

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City Art Centre

2 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DE

Enjoy a visit to the City Art Centre, a main Edinburgh art gallery with one of the best collections of Scottish art.

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Open Eye Gallery

34 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh New Town EH3 6QE

The Open Eye Gallery offers an extensive and varied exhibition programme of Scottish contemporary painting, printmaking and applied arts throughout the year.

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EMBASSY Gallery

10B Broughton Street Lane, Edinburgh New Town EH1 3LY

EMBASSY is an artist-led organisation based in Edinburgh. We programme exhibitions, performances, residencies, and events in our gallery space, online and off-site.

Art Galleries

National Galleries of Scotland: Portrait

1 Queen Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 1JD

The Scottish National Portrait Gallery is one of Edinburgh's most remarkable buildings – a great red sandstone neo-gothic palace which sits proudly on the city's skyline!

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