From tree to bench at Barony

Second year Arboriculture students got to test their skills that they had picked up throughout the year at the Barony Campus of SRUC – and picnic benches were produced as a result.

Warning of high risk of damage from leatherjacket grubs

Scientists from SRUC are warning that this spring there is a high risk of damage to spring cereals from Leatherjacket grubs.

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).