Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh

Name: Royal Scottish Academy Building
Address: The Mound, Edinburgh, EH2 2EL, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 131 225 6671

#79 among attractions in Edinburgh

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Royal Scottish Academy Building, Edinburgh

Facts and practical information

The Royal Scottish Academy building, the home of the Royal Scottish Academy, is situated on The Mound in the centre of Edinburgh, was built by William Henry Playfair in 1822-6 and extended in 1831-6 for the Board of Manufactures and Fisheries. Along with the adjacent National Gallery of Scotland, their neo-classical design helped transform Edinburgh into a modern-day Athens of the North. ()

Coordinates: 55°57'6"N, 3°11'47"W

Address

The MoundOld Town (Waverley Station)Edinburgh EH2 2EL United Kingdom

Contact

+44 131 225 6671

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Day trips

Royal Scottish Academy Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Princes Street, George Street, Scottish National Gallery, Waverley Mall.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Royal Scottish Academy Building open?

Royal Scottish Academy Building is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Scottish Academy Building?

Nearby attractions include The Mound, Edinburgh (1 min walk), Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh (2 min walk), Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh (4 min walk), Scott Monument, Edinburgh (4 min walk).

How to get to Royal Scottish Academy Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Scottish Academy Building:

Bus

The Mound • Lines: 23, 27, 41, 42 (1 min walk)
Princes Street • Lines: 1, 12, 124, 22, 26, 29, 3, 31, 4, 44, X5 (2 min walk)

Tram

Princes Street • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (2 min walk)
St Andrew Square • Lines: Edinburgh Trams Eastbound, Edinburgh Trams Westbound (7 min walk)

Train

Edinburgh Waverley (6 min walk)
Haymarket (26 min walk)