Scottish Gaelic: Conservatoire Rìoghail na h-Alba | |
 The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland | |
Former name | Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama |
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| Type | Conservatoire |
| Established | 1993 – granted degree-awarding powers 1847 – Glasgow Athenaeum |
| President | Nicola Benedetti (Honorary) |
| Principal | Jeffrey Sharkey |
| Patron | Charles III |
| Students | 1,260 (2022/23)[1] |
| Undergraduates | 875 (2022/23)[1] |
| Postgraduates | 385 (2022/23)[1] |
| Location | , |
| Colours | |
| Affiliations | |
| Website | rcs |
The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamh-chiùil Rìoghail na h-Alba[2]), formerly the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama (Scottish Gaelic: Acadamaidh Rìoghail Ciùil is Dràma na h-Alba[3]) is a conservatoire of dance, drama, music, production, and film in Glasgow, Scotland.[4] It is a member of the Federation of Drama Schools.[5]
Founded in 1847, it has become the busiest performing arts venue in Scotland with over 500 public performances each year. The current principal is American pianist and composer Jeffrey Sharkey. The patron is King Charles III.
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