Edinburgh College of Art

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The entrance and front of the Edinburgh College of Art main building
Credit
EG
Venue details
Street
74 Lauriston Pl
Postcode
EH3 9DF
Edinburgh Area
Telephone (info)
0131 221 6000
About the venue

Edinburgh College of Art has a reputation as one of the leading art colleges in the UK. Founded in 1907, but with a history dating back to the 18th century, the College is home to over 1,700 full-time students studying a range of programmes across art and design, architecture and landscape architecture at undergraduate, postgraduate and research degree level.

The annual ECA degree show is often a great place to pick up good, original art works from graduating students.

The College is also used for functions and has a reputation for good parties and club nights (see Wee Red Bar).

Formerly a Fringe venue for Sweet ECA, and C Venues, the College now hosts the Edinburgh International Book Festival in August.

The Edinburgh College of Art merged with the University of Edinburgh in 2011.

Map

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