barony

Update on SRUC's presence at Crichton Royal Farm

Following the consolidation of SRUC’s academic dairying activities at our Barony Campus, we will be withdrawing as tenants from Crichton Royal Farm at the end of 2026, but we will continue to support the local dairy industry through our work at Barony, which is now a collaborative hub of dairy research and innovation, and at Acrehead, where we created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a young dairy farmer.…

SRUC
15/10/2026

SRUC graduate wins Texel Sheep Society prize for sheep research

Heather McGee, who graduated with a BSc (Hons) Agriculture at SRUC Barony campus, was presented with the Texel Sheep Society Education Award for the best honours dissertation on a sheep-related topic at SRUC’s recent graduation ceremony.…

SRUC
07/09/2026

SRUC selected for Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme

SRUC has been selected for the 2025–2026 UK Apache Corporation Tree Grant Programme.…

SRUC
17/12/2025

New dairy farm contractor hails ‘once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’

Jordan Duddy, contract farmer at SRUC's Acrehead Farm.A 23-year-old from Carlisle has taken on the role of contract farmer at SRUC’s Acrehead dairy farm after a competitive selection process. The…

SRUC
30/09/2025

Innovative sensor to help tackle pneumonia in dairy calves

A new sensor developed through a UK-wide innovation programme led by SRUC is helping dairy farmers prevent pneumonia in calves by monitoring pen-level conditions before illness can take hold.…

SRUC News
25/09/2025

New appointment for Digital Dairy Chain

Pauline Murray has been appointed as the next Programme Director of the Digital Dairy Chain, which is led by SRUC from its Barony campus near Dumfries.…

SRUC
18/09/2025

SRUC creates golden dairy farm opportunity

Acrehead farm. A rare opportunity to take over the running of a long-established dairy farm has been created by SRUC. Applications are now open for the position, which will come with minimal upfront…

SRUC
01/05/2025

Rural Business Management course gets industry stamp of approval

SRUC’s industry-leading course in Rural Business Management has been reaccredited by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). Graduates from the course receive an industry-recognised qualification, meaning that they can complete the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) as surveyors in two years after securing a training position, rather than the normal five years.…

SRUC
05/11/2024

Ministers welcome progress on innovative Borderlands dairy project

The Dairy Nexus, which is under construction at SRUC’s Barony Campus near Dumfries, is set to be completed in November 2024. A multi-million pound new facility to drive innovation and sustainability.…

SRUC
28/10/2024

Inspiration for next generation of entrepreneurs

Zakia Moulaoui Guery, CEO of Edinburgh-based Invisible Cities, which trains people affected by homelessness to become walking tour guides, has been speaking to students at SRUC.…

SRUC
29/04/2024

Tourism partnership boost for SRUC students

Students studying for a degree in Rural Business Management at SRUC will benefit from a new partnership with a leading tourism body.…

SRUC
15/02/2024

Scotland Office Minister visits Barony

Scotland Office Minister John Lamont visited SRUC to see how digital innovation funded by more than £21 million of UK Government investment is helping to grow the rural economy.…

SRUC
15/02/2024