Edinburgh College of Art, Art school in Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
The college occupies a red sandstone structure whose facade is marked by tall columned porticos. Inside, the Sculpture Court shows a collection of antique statues arranged in a bright room with skylights.
The institution was founded in 1760 as the Trustees Drawing Academy of Edinburgh and moved to its current site in 1907. Since 2011, it has formed part of the University of Edinburgh, combining its traditional teaching with academic research.
The name reflects the city's long connection to artistic education and creative work. Visitors often see students carrying portfolios or models through the corridors and working on projects in open workshops.
The entrance sits on a quiet street near the Old Town and is easy to reach on foot. The spaces are accessible during daytime hours, with some areas like workshops and galleries open to the public during events or by prior arrangement.
In the West Court, a former unused light well was converted into a multi-story exhibition and event space. The conversion uses the narrow vertical space cleverly and brings natural light into the lower floors.
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