- For Scotland's national academy, see Royal Society of Edinburgh.
The
Royal Scottish Academy (
RSA) is a
Scottish organisation that promotes
contemporary Scottish art. Founded in 1826 as the Scottish Academy, it became the Royal Scottish Academy on being granted a royal charter in 1838. The RSA maintains a unique position in Scotland 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. The RSA is separate from the
Royal Academy in
London, though there are links between the two organisations.
