Cumming welcomes the Clarsach

The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama’s (RSAMD) American Foundation is delighted to announce its first scholarship from the USA.
As a part of Scots-American society The Clan Currie Society’s 50th Anniversary celebrations, organisers have launched a Clarsach Scholarship.
The Clarsach is an ancient Scots instrument, with a shape and sound similar to that of a harp. This announcement comes just weeks after the Academy Foundation introduced actor Alan Cumming as its President.
Alan Cumming Said: ‘As President of the RSAMD American Foundation I am delighted that Clan Currie has given what I hope is the first of many gifts from the US to benefit the Academy and its students.
‘And how appropriate in this year of Homecoming for the Clan to ensure that the future of Scottish culture is safer with this generous scholarship.’
The RSAMD has students from over 40 countries but has a very special relationship with friends across the pond.
And Professor John Wallace, Principal of the Academy, was equally chuffed with the announcement.
He said: ‘This is a very exciting time for the Academy in its relationship with the USA.
‘More and more of our young students travel to Scotland from America to study here with us and I am delighted that the Clan Currie Society has chosen to set up this significant scholarship in memory of its founder member.
‘The renaissance that is Scottish traditional music is a special moment in the Academy’s history.’