It was originally founded in 1760 and acquired its present name in 1907. Notable alumni include the architects Nicholas Grimshaw and Basil Spence and the playwright John Arden. (D.A. Edin stands for Diploma of Associate, Edinburgh College of Art).
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Edinburgh College of Art
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