VARIE (Visual Arts Research Institute Edinburgh)
Coordinates: 55°56′49″N 3°11′20″W / 55.947°N 3.189°W / 55.947; -3.189 The Visual Arts Research Institute Edinburgh (VARIE) is a research consortium which consists of:
- University of Edinburgh
- Edinburgh College of Art
With the following associated members:
- National Galleries of Scotland
- National Museums Scotland
- National Library of Scotland
And affiliated History of Art departments:
- University of St. Andrews
- University of Glasgow
VARIE was established in 1999 and is a member of the International Association of Research Institutes in the History of Art.
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