Survey highlights issues faced by those experiencing mental ill health in rural Scotland

Of the men and women completing a survey of mental health issues in rural Scotland 67% reported suffering depression and 22% admitted to suicidal thoughts and feelings.

Barony student success

Two students from the Barony Campus of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have lifted top awards at Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year.

Awards recognition of success for apprentice Stephen – SRUC Oatridge student’s resilience reaps rewards

Stephen Moore hadn’t even driven a tractor before starting work at Hamilton & Brothers (Bishopton).

Scotland’s Rural College students star at national awards ceremony

Students from Scotland’s Rural College campuses scooped top awards at the annual Lantra Scotland’s Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year celebrations.

Leatherjacket numbers high – SRUC warns of high risk to both grassland and spring crops sown after grass

Scientists from Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) are warning that this spring there is a high risk of damage to spring cereals from Leatherjacket grubs.