Edinburgh Sights

Royal Scottish Academy

#50 of 424 things to do in Edinburgh

#157 of 1442 things to do in Scotland

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  • Address
    • The Mound
  • Transport
    • all Princes St buses
  • Website
  • Phone
    • 225 6671
  • Price
    • fee for special exhibitions
  • Hours
    • 10am-5pm Mon-Sat, 2-5pm Sun

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The distinguished Greek Doric temple at the corner of The Mound and Princes St, its northern pediment crowned by a seated figure of Queen Victoria, is the home of the Royal Scottish Academy. Designed by William Playfair and built between 1823 and 1836, it was originally called the Royal Institution; the RSA took over the building in 1910. The galleries display a collection of paintings, sculptures and architectural drawings by academy members dating from 1831, and they also host temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

 

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