Our story

Today's RBS has been more than 300 years in the making. Our story is rich, fascinating and unique.

Our history - fast facts is a quick tour of landmark events.

To explore our story in more detail, choose a datespan:

Pre-1700

Pre 1700

1700-1740

1700-1740

1740-1780

1740-1780

1780-1820

1780-1820

1820-1860

1820-1860

1860-1890

1860-1890

1890-1920

1890-1920

1920-1950

1920-1950

1950-1980

1950-1980

1980-date

1980-date