The is a major retail and commercial bank headquartered at the Gogarburn campus in Edinburgh. Founded in 1727, it operates as a primary subsidiary of NatWest Group plc . As of May 30, 2025, the parent group returned to full private ownership after the UK government sold its final shares, ending a 17-year period of state intervention following the 2008 financial crisis. Core Banking Services (2024–2025)

RBS serves over through approximately 80–90 branches in Scotland and a robust digital platform.