About SRUC
Anchored locally, impacting globally.
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, we can trace our lineage back over 100 years.
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Our vision and mission
Our vision: To be Scotland’s enterprise university at the heart of our sustainable natural economy.
Our mission: Creating and mobilising knowledge and talent. Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland’s natural economy.
Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy. A natural economy fuelled by responsible use of the world's natural resources: people, land, energy, water, animals and plants.
By working in partnership, we focus on solving the "wicked challenges" facing the planet, including climate change, biodiversity and access to nutritious food and clean water.
By focussing on the sustainable natural economy, SRUC will strive to lead the way in delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all, in Scotland, and beyond.
You can also download our strategic plan.
SRUC staff and students
Find an expert
Our Find an expert directory is a great resource for learning more about our people, their expertise and how to get in touch with them.
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Student success stories
Studying at SRUC can be a great stepping stone to the career you've always dreamed about. Read about some of our former students and how their course has helped them achieve their goals.
Alumni & friends
If you studied or worked at SRUC, SAC (previously the North, West and East of Scotland Agricultural Colleges), Barony College, Elmwood College, or Oatridge College – we welcome you to the SRUC Alumni Community.
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Name and history
Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, we can trace our lineage back over 100 years.
But of course, our roots go back a lot further than that.
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