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Royal Conservatoire Celebrates 75 Years with Star Alumni

1/2/2026

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland marks its 75th anniversary by unveiling archive photographs of notable alumni before fame.
The collection features David Tennant, James McAvoy, and Ncuti Gatwa, showing their early training.
David Tennant, who graduated in 1991, credited RCS for his success.
James McAvoy established a scholarship to support aspiring actors.
Ncuti Gatwa fled the Rwandan genocide and rose to prominence in Sex Education and Doctor Who.

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland marks its 75th anniversary by unveiling archive photographs of notable alumni before fame.
The collection features David Tennant, James McAvoy, and Ncuti Gatwa, showing their early training.
David Tennant, who graduated in 1991, credited RCS for his success.
James McAvoy established a scholarship to support aspiring actors.
Ncuti Gatwa fled the Rwandan genocide and rose to prominence in Sex Education and Doctor Who.