Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) was formed on 1st October 2012 by the merger of SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. SRUC builds upon these institutions' long-standing and respected agricultural and rural heritage.

Unique in the UK, we are one of the largest organisations of our kind in Europe and can draw on an accomplished history of more than 100 years of success in supporting students and passing on our considerable expertise.