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    Find a Course That Suits You

    We offer land-based courses at all levels. Whatever your area of study or training, we offer flexible and accessible opportunities.

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    SRUC Research

    Our strategic and applied research focuses on rural and land-based issues and our environment, benefiting rural economies and communities around the world.

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    SRUC Education

    As Scotland’s only land-based HEI, offering skills and courses from access level to PhD, we meet the needs of learners and the industries seeking their skills.

  • SAC Consulting

    SAC Consulting

    Our consultants, vets and specialists provide a wealth of local knowledge and expertise across the UK on all aspects of rural enterprise.

  • Helping a Changing World

    Helping a Changing World

    We help rural communities and industries meet and adapt to the demands of our ever changing world.

Scotland's Rural College delivers comprehensive skills, education and business support for Scotland’s land-based industries, founded on world class and sector-leading research, education and consultancy.

New Courses Starting Soon

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Starting in Jan/Feb - NCs in Rural Skills, Land-based Engineering, Countryside Management and Greenkeeping.
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Crop Trials

Available for Download: The 2015 SRUC-HGCA Scottish recommended list for cereals with data from HGCA recommended list trials.

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The new 2014/15 Farm Management Handbook is now available!
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What’s on

SAC Consulting CAP Reform Roadshow - Thainstone, Inverurie

You are invited to attend a free evening meeting to provide the latest information on CAP Reform.

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Latest news

Aberdeenshire farmers invited to free Roadshow event for latest information on CAP Reform

Douglas Bell, SAC Consulting Senior Agricultural Consultant will be updating Aberdeenshire farmers with the latest information on CAP Reform at Thainstone Exchange, Inverurie on Wednesday 28 January.

Barony SRUC Students Reach Final of Prestigious Training Award

An engineering apprentice from Tiree and a trainee tree surgeon from Glenrothes, both students at the SRUC Barony campus, have reached the finals of the prestigious LANTRA industry training awards.

Taking Stock - Scotland’s Organic Farmers Consider Prospects and Opportunities

Scotland’s organic farmers and food producers will be in thoughtful mood as they gather at Lamancha for their annual conference on Thursday 5 February.

How Did the Squirrel Cross the Road? – SRUC Student Seeks Aberdeenshire Community Help with Research

Cheryl Murray is going nuts. The Countryside Management student at the Aberdeen campus of Scotland’s Rural College needs to find out how squirrels cross the road.

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