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Welcome to the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top Ten institution for performing arts education.

(QS World Rankings 2025)

“One of the top performing arts institutions in the world”  The Sunday Times, May 2024

Established in 1847, RCS is a dynamic international community of artists. Here you’ll develop your craft, create new work, and collaborate across art forms in one of the finest multi-disciplinary environments in the world.

Be part of a diverse centre of creativity with outstanding teaching, purpose-built facilities, and active partnerships with all of Scotland’s national performing arts companies.

Why RCS? 

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Study at RCS

Be part of Scotland’s national conservatoire and one of the world’s top performing arts education institutions. You’ll be made to feel part of our inclusive and diverse environment from the very beginning of your studies.

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Junior Conservatoire Concert Band and Wind Orchestra
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Classical Music

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Junior Conservatoire Concert Band and Wind Orchestra


Die Zauberflöte
A small bird sitting on a wooden flute, with the moon in the background.
Opera And Vocal

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

Die Zauberflöte

by Mozart


Sat 15 – Fri 21 March 2025
Die Zauberflöte Sold Out Learn more about Die Zauberflöte
BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year 2025 - Semi-Final
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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents

BBC Radio Scotland Young Classical Musician of the Year 2025 - Semi-Final

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland presents


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