Opera in Scotland national performing arts companies funded by the Scottish Government. Founded in 1962 and based in Glasgow, it is the largest performing arts organisation in Scotland. The other four, with their years of foundation, are the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (1891), Scottish Ballet (1969), Scottish Chamber Orchestra (1974), and the National Theatre of Scotland (2006). Opera venues in Scotland Scottish Opera performs mostly in the Theatre Royal, Glasgow, at the Edinburgh Festival Theatre, and in both His Majesty's Theatre in Aberdeen and at the Eden Court Theatre in Inverness. Since 1947 and the foundation of the Edinburgh International Festival, a strong
Scouting in Scotland In the South West Scotland Region there are: Shorefield is the main campsite for Galloway Area Scouts. The South-East district main campsite is Bonaly Campsite. It is situated in Edinburgh. In the West Region, the Regional Scout Council owns Lapwing Lodge, a former hospital, to provide indoor accommodation and full camping facilities. Clyde Region operates Auchengillan which is located north of the City. In 2008, the National Scout and Guide Symphony Orchestra performed at the Edinburgh Festival playing 'The Great Adventure', a symphony commissioned for the Scouting 2007 Centenary. Scouting in Scotland Scouting in Scotland is largely represented by Scouts