Edinburgh College of Art
Edinburgh College of Art (eca) has an international reputation as one of the most successful independent art colleges in the UK. Described as an ‘ideas factory’ by a recent graduate, the college is known for its creativity. Drawing students from all over the world it is international and cutting edge. Pedestrians around the West Port area can peer into glass-windowed galleries of Evolution House and assess a startling selection of artistic projects. Last year marked one hundred years since the founding of Edinburgh College of Art on its present site.