Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland is a World Top 10 destination for performing arts education. (QS World University Rankings 2025)

[Scottish Parliament @ScotParl]

Join us for a free event exploring the testimony of Scotland’s #CareExperienced community on 17 August.

#ThePromise sets out that by 2030 every child in Scotland will grow up loved, safe and respected to realise their full potential. Yet, over half of Scotland’s looked-after children live in the most deprived areas, are more likely to have additional support needs, lower school attendance and higher rates of exclusion.

How far has Scotland come in fulfilling The Promise?

The panel features @NTSonline @RCStweets @ypceleadership and award-winning actor, producer and author Scott Kyle (best known for his role in #Outlander).

Book your tickets here: https://t.co/ZoCowlkiWT

[James MacMillan @jamesmacm]

🎺🎶James MacMillan has written the Fanfare for the official re-opening of Scottish Parliament on Saturday 27 June. Performed by brass players from @RCStweets in the presence of King Charles III, it is named after MacMillan's favourite place on the island of Arran, Glen Sannox.

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

We’re world top ten … again! 🌍🎵🎭🩰🎬🎨📖
RCS has been ranked one of the top ten places in the world to study Music and the Performing Arts, according to the 2026 QS World University Rankings by Subject. @TopUnis

https://t.co/UhYHq6YqLS

[Richard Yarr MBE DL @musoman74]

Semi-finals of @BBCScotland’s Young Classical Musician 2026 at @RCStweets. Thanks to our amazing judges, led by @JayCapperauld; presenter Jamie MacDougall; & the 9 superb performers. An oboist, a cellist & a pianist go forward to the live final on Saturday 30 May, with @BBCSSO.

[@Therapet-CCST @TherapetC]

𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭® back 4 a "𝐏𝐀𝐖𝐒 𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬®" event with '𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝' in Glasgow.. 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬: 𝐎𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞, 𝐃𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐤𝐲𝐞 & 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐞 attended... 🐾🎼🐾
@RCStweets @TherapetC @CanineConcern

[Ismara M. Vargas Walter @IsmaraWalter]

Excellent meeting with Scottish composer Ben Lunn. We highly value his dedication to @WeAreTheMU and wish them a successful Annual General Meeting!
Proud of the cultural bridges built through the vital exchange between the @RCStweets and @ISA_Universidad. 🇨🇺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

We’re so proud of our Brass Ensemble who are taking part in the final of @SYMusicians Ensemble Competition today in the @RCStweets S1-S6 from High Schools across the authority!!! Good luck 🎺 @EducationSLC

[Royal Scottish National Orchestra @RSNO]

With spring almost upon us, think ahead to sunnier days with the launch of @RCStweets' new music Summer Schools. Share your love of music, extend your performance experience and take part in diverse, fun and challenging courses.

Running from June to August, the programme covers everything from Teaching Youth and Community Choirs, Making Music: Film and Video Games to National Youth Wind Ensemble of Scotland.

Find out more here: https://t.co/rKMbpew3td

[Newark Primary🧡 @NewarkPrimary]

What a fabulous opportunity our children have had! Thanks to Diana @wosdec ,Gavin @ActiveInquiry and Neil @RCStweets for supporting us ❤️#TogetherWeShine💫

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland community is deeply saddened by the passing of John Wallace, our much-loved former Principal. John was a positive force in life as well as in music. Our thoughts are with everyone who knew and loved him.
https://t.co/uT0bWThq4H

[BroadwayWorld Scotland @BWWScotland]

**** 'Affectionately unhinged' @RCSTweets #glasgow #theatre #sweeneytodd

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[Fife Music Service @FifeMusic]

Our Woodwind team are delighted to spend the morning with ex-Fife pupil and current professional bassoonist, Graeme Brown for a morning of Bassoon professional learning! @RCStweets #timetoplaymusic 🎶🎶

[RCS Fair Access @RCSFairAccess]

We have news 🗞️
New for 2025 / 2026...

The Fair Access department at RCS has undergone a transformation, bringing all our exciting programmes under the single banner of Fair Access.

[STV News @STVNews]

Royal Conservatoire defends music teaching after comments by education head. https://t.co/pMT6YaAWTQ

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”

Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following comments made by East Ayrshire’s Director of Education:

https://t.co/pwupvGWREr

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

BAFTA and Olivier-award-winning actor and RCS graduate Jack Lowden and theatre director and dramaturg Philip Howard will receive honorary doctorates at RCS’s autumn graduation in October: https://t.co/N9GWAFgQUy...
📸 Jack Lowden © Getty
Philip Howard © Viktoria Begg

[SLC Instrumental Music Service @MusicSlc]

Our newly formed IMS saxophone ensemble were delighted to be invited to perform at the We Make Music conference today at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. The group, featuring Scotland only Bass Saxophone, sounding outstanding while entertaining delegates. 👏👏 #YMusicMatters

[Get Into Theatre @getintotheatre]

Aged 16 or older? Applying to @RCStweets this academic year or planning a stepping-stone through college?

The Get Into: National Programme will support you with the next steps on your creative and educational journey.

🗓️Deadline: 23 August
Find out more: https://t.co/nnD0MELuJ0

[Heather McMillan @hmcmillanmusic]

Listen to @RCStweets @BEdMusicRCS students and staff discussing a recent pilot project with @NLFamilyLearn and @EducationScot Students: https://t.co/E5QBjIt0BN and Staff: https://t.co/TF75jrCIHc

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

2. This opportunity has been co-created by the Creative Enterprise Development Office at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Sauchiehall Street: Culture and Heritage District @glasgowlife @rcs_theexchange

[Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @RCStweets]

1. Calling all amateur creatives living in Glasgow’s city centre! Do you have an interest in dance, music, theatre, film or performance-based work?
Apply for the Make It Happen Sauchiehall Street Fund before 27 August for a chance to receive £1,000 https://t.co/5S2pLfqKrQ