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Increase in Skye’s corncrake numbers bucks Scotland-wide trend

An annual survey of corncrakes in Scotland recorded an increase in the number of calling males on Skye - despite a three per cent reduction overall in Scotland. …

SRUC
30/11/2022

Doddie Weir OBE

The former Scotland rugby star, whose brave fight against MND captured the hearts of people around the world, leaves behind an incredible legacy that goes far beyond sport.…

SRUC
28/11/2022

Highland scientists research global health risks for animals and humans

With climate change, Covid-19 and Avian Influenza posing risks to people, animals and the planet, scientists at Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are expanding their focus to help assess future public health threats.…

SRUC
21/11/2022

Carbon management for climate change mitigation

As part of SRUC, SAC Consulting operates alongside and in collaboration with our cutting-edge research units to ensure the development of new and innovative solutions to carbon management problems. Our team is passionate about addressing important carbon management issues and keen to work with clients to achieve climate change mitigation targets.…

Seamus Murphy
18/11/2022

Former SRUC agriculture student scoops £1000 prize

Former SRUC student Jack Young was crowned winner of the Business Skills Award at the annual AgriScot Farm Business of the Year awards event.…

SRUC
18/11/2022

SRUC support for staff and students during cost of living crisis

SRUC is committed to supporting staff and students through the cost of living crisis and helping members of our community navigate these challenging times.…

Caroline Bysh
17/11/2022

SRUC celebrates ten years with Holyrood showcase

A parliamentary reception was held at Holyrood on 15 November 2022 to celebrate the tenth anniversary of SRUC and the remarkable role in has in communities across Scotland.…

SRUC
16/11/2022

What can Scotland learn from Japan about island depopulation?

A cross-cultural research team comprised of both UK- and Japan-based researchers examine some specific strategies used on a small number of Japanese islands in order to understand the viability of using them to tackle depopulation trends in Scotland’s island communities.…

Luke Dilley and Jane Atterton
16/11/2022

Event to showcase smarter sheep science

Cutting edge science in sheep breeding will be presented at a free event near Edinburgh in early December 2022.…

SRUC
16/11/2022

SRUC students compete for AgriScot title

Three SRUC students, including the British Farming Awards’ Agricultural Student of the Year, will take part in the final of the AgriScot Business Skills Competition.…

SRUC
10/11/2022

New web portal launches with cost of living poll

Scotland’s rural and island communities can share their lived experiences of the cost of living crisis directly on a new public web portal launched today (Tuesday 8 November).…

SRUC
08/11/2022

New appointment to Digital Dairy Chain

A new appointment will provide leadership and strategic vision for a £21 million dairy supply chain project in South-West Scotland and Cumbria.…

SRUC
04/11/2022