Scotland's Rural College (SRUC)

The creation of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) took place in 2012 by merging SAC (the Scottish Agricultural College) with three respected partners (Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges).

Subject Areas:

• Agriculture
• Animal Care
• Business
• Professional Cookery
• Animal Sciences
• Biological Sciences
• Conservation
• Engineering
• Environment
• Equine & Horse Care
• Forestry & Arboriculture
• Garden Design
• Golf
• Horticulture
• Landscaping
• Poultry
• Rural & Estate Skills
• Sustainability
• Agricultural and Renewable Technology
• Veterinary Nursing

Research at SRUC is focused on rural, environmental and land-based activity and underpins our education and consultancy. Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation.

Research at SRUC is focused on rural, environmental and land-based activity and underpins our education and consultancy. Our work addresses health and productivity in animals, animal welfare and crops, promotes low carbon farming and increases farm output through efficiency and innovation.

• Animal & Veterinary Sciences 
• Crop & Soil Systems 
• Future Farming Systems 
• Rural Economy, Environment & Society 

• The courses offered at SRUC are very varied and open up a huge range of possible career avenues, from engineers to environmental consultants.
• Our courses are designed with industry in mind and our tutors understand the workplace that their students are ultimately aiming for. So by taking a course at SRUC, you will be well prepared for what awaits once you have finished.
• Take a look at the Lantra Scotland career pages for further inspiration and advice.