Adam Smith College, Kirkcaldy 

Adam Smith College's Creative Industries Centre is based within state-of-the art educational facilities in Glenrothes and Kirkcaldy.  Creative Industries encompass everything from art, design, computer games, film, theatre arts, radio and television to new media, publishing, advertising, dance and music. 

Together, they make up the fastest growing and definitely the most exciting sector in the UK economy today. The College's aim is to inspire students and businesses alike and equip them with the qualifications and skills that are necessary to succeed in this dynamic industry, through the very latest equipment and industry-driven courses which are delivered by tutors with a wealth of commercial experience.

Adam Smith College, Kirkcaldy (which was formally known as Fife College) has created a new Creative Arts Learning Centre at the college’s redeveloped St. Brycedale Campus, thanks to a grant of £500,000 from The National Lottery through the Scottish Arts Council.

The Creative Arts Learning Centre has been created on the site of the old tower block and will form a key part of the new St. Brycedale Campus by bringing all the college’s arts related subjects under one roof.  Previously theatre and art, craft and design courses had been located on separate campuses. 

Part of the grant money was also be used to enhance a new atrium space being created by the St. Brycedale redevelopment so that it can be used by touring theatre companies and for exhibitions. 

Adam Smith College’s provision of art and design subjects has already received wide acclaim.  It is supported by former pupil and one of the world’s most celebrated artists, Jack Vettriano, who sponsors an exclusive annual scholarship.  The college’s drama course has also helped produce two of Hollywood’s biggest stars, Dougray Scott and Ewan McGregor.

Joyce Johnston, Principal of the Brycedale Campus at Adam Smith College said 'The grant forms an important element of the St. Brycedale redevelopment and will allow us to further enhance our provision of the arts.  I am particularly pleased that the grant will enable us to further strengthen our community links by allowing local people to make use of the facilities for exhibitions and for pursuing their own interest in the arts.'

Fife College has a highly respected reputation in the fields of drama and art design.  Through this grant, current and future students can look forward to learning in an environment that will help to further unleash their creative talents.

Iain Munro, Head of Capital at the Scottish Arts Council, said 'Building new opportunities for individuals and communities to enjoy high-quality arts experiences is central to the Scottish Arts Council’s role of investing in the arts.  The new Creative Learning Centre will provide Fife College with an ‘artistic hub’ to encourage and stimulate both students and staff, as well as being enjoyed by the wider community.  We’ve no doubt that Fife will continue to produce first-class artists in such an inspirational environment.’

The new development will provide a greater synergy with design students being able to get more involved in designing theatre sets.  The new centre includes the creation of extensive arts workshops, an art studio and a woodwork studio.   The centre opened in September 2004, and was officially opened by The First Minister Jack McConnell on 22 April 2005.