Royal Scottish Academy, Art academy and gallery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom
The Royal Scottish Academy is a national art academy and gallery in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It occupies a building at the junction of The Mound and Princes Street, next to the National Gallery of Scotland, and hosts a changing programme of exhibitions.
The academy was founded in 1826 by a group of artists who broke away from the Royal Institution, and it received a royal charter in 1838. It moved into its current building in 1911, after sharing space with the National Gallery for many years.
The academy is run by artists and architects who organise exhibitions and events, and its members are known as Academicians. Visitors can see work by contemporary Scottish artists in the galleries, and the annual exhibition is a fixture in the city's art calendar.
The academy sits in the city centre, a short walk from Waverley station and Princes Street Gardens. It is best reached on foot or by bus, and the main entrance is step-free for visitors with mobility needs.
The building was designed by William Henry Playfair and is now linked underground to the National Gallery of Scotland. The academy also holds a collection of historic artworks and an archive that researchers can consult by appointment.
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