SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
We are an innovative, knowledge-based organisation supporting the development of rural communities and industries.
Find out more about the activity generated by SAC’s Learning, Research and Consultancy Divisions.
Learn the latest news from SAC with messages to our stakeholders, clients and public. With our Events Calendar check what is on and what is pending.
Scotland's land-based Higher Education Institution
SAC offers courses that relate to the existing and emerging land-based industries and pursuits as well as applied food, plant and animal sciences, and sustainable land use.
SAC has three campuses: Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and a brand new riverside campus in Ayr opening this year.
Consultancy Services for Farmers and Rural Businesses
SAC Consulting provides leading edge, independent and impartial advice to rural businesses and associated industries.
Working from 26 consultancy offices and 8 veterinary disease surveillance centres, our team of over 400 consultants, veterinarians, technicians and support staff offer advice and assistance on a wide range of issues.
Research and Development at SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
SAC’s research informs the rural sector and those who develop policies for it. We have a complement of 230 staff, including over 100 research scientists.
Committed to research for application, our research skills are organised into four Research Groups, led by 17 Team Leaders covering a broad range of research for the rural sector.
The Rural Policy Centre aims to examine the impact of current policies on rural businesses and communities and provide the evidence and knowledge required for the development of future policies.
The Centre brings together expertise from across SAC and contributes to policy debates by conducting research projects, issuing regular briefings and reports, and organising high profile events.
Explore Rural Policy Centre
A range of information, case studies and factsheets about how the agricultural sector is helping Scotland to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and some of the benefits this can bring to the farm business.
Download our new spring newsletter, read about our farmer discussion group meetings, take a look at our events section to see what’s coming up in your area.
Explore Farming For A Better Climate
Agriculture and the land-based industries in Scotland play a major role in many of the features which have an influence on the very real problem of climate change.
Both those in the industry and those concerned with public good issues, politicians and legislators, are keen to develop a greater understanding of how agricultural practices impact on the drivers of climate change.
Corporate Social Responsibility is a commitment by SAC to behave fairly and responsibly, contribute to sustainable economic development whilst improving our staff quality of life, plus contributing to local communities and society.
Our mission to enhance the sustainability of the land-based industries is at the heart of our CSR policy. We aim to improving the competitiveness of the land-based sector and thereby enhance livelihoods.
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Student? Staff? Visitor? Contact details and information on how to get to our new Riverside Campus.
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Not sure when you start? Find out about term, course and matriculation dates for the coming year.
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New Rural Policy Centre report. Scotland’s hill farming responding, retreat from the hills stabilised.
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International engagement. Project success stories. SAC collaborates with 40 countries worldwide.
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Updated 13th December. Soft conditions and wet areas. Slugs have kept growers challenged.
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Farming for a Better Climate, Upper Nisbet Farm. Hear how satellite mapping fields boosts farm productivity.
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Register for the next joint SAC-SEPA conference which takes place in Edinburgh on the 3rd-4th April 2012.
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GO WILD, GO WIGWAM! Heated: Comfy: Hassle Free: Family fun: All seasons: Camp Fires:
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