Access to Creative Education in Scotland (ACES) is a national Widening Participation (WP) project, funded by the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) and part of the National Schools Programme (NSP). It supports eligible S4 to S6 students in local state secondary schools, who are considering studying art, design or architecture. Bare Productions theatre group perform in an event space. In 2025, eight former ACES Edinburgh students graduated (up on three in 2024) and they all achieved 2.1 or above, with three gaining a First-Class degree.Supports Sustainable Development Goals:4. Quality Education10. Reduced Inequalities Attending ACES massively helped me build my confidence…I got to meet new friends, all artsy people all on the same wavelength... At ACES I was encouraged to experiment loads with materials and techniques, and to take inspiration from unexpected places. These skills have helped all through college and my degree as well!” Chiara Watt a Fourth-Year student at the Edinburgh College of Art This article was published on 2025-01-23
