Royal Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour

The Scottish Society of Painters in Watercolour has a pedigree dating from its foundation in 1876. It staged its first public exhibition in 1879 in Glasgow. The first elected President was Francis Powell RSW. Today, the membership of over 130 is replete with the names of painters who have international reputation in Scotland, Britain and beyond. In 1886, the Society had obtained Queen Victoria’s assent to adopt the prefix ‘Royal’ and indeed Royal patronage has honoured it throughout its history. The Society is honoured to have HM King Charles III, Duke of Rothesay as its current Royal Patron.