About Glasgow
Glasgow’s vibrant cultural life isn’t just an entertaining extra for our students - it’s a
wealth of stimulation and a source of mentors and contacts. The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is
either adjacent to, or within five minutes walk of all the following companies.
Most partner with us to deliver our degree programmes: follow the links to their
websites:
- Glasgow Royal Concert Hall: home of the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and visited by major international orchestras
- City Halls: home of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
- The Theatre Royal: home of Scottish Opera
- Tramway: home of Scottish Ballet
- Citizens Theatre
- Tron Theatre
- The Arches
In all, there are 12 theatres of varying sizes in Glasgow. No wonder so many actors, musicians
and artists choose to make this city their home.
A huge volume of bands and pop groups play at a number of venues, ranging from the mighty
SECC, the infamous Barrowlands and the cosy King Tuts. There’s also a vibrant nightlife scene in
Glasgow.
Glasgow is home to more than 35 museums and galleries including:
The city's
Mitchell
Library is the largest public reference library in Europe.
