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SAC (The Scottish Agricultural College) is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and communities through our

• specialist research and development resources
• education and training provision
• expert advisory and consultancy services

Our work is wide ranging but there is a particular emphasis on agriculture and related sciences, rural business development and management, food chain quality and safety, and rural resource and environmental management.

Through our associate company, SAC Commercial Ltd, we can provide a wide range of services to individuals, small and medium size enterprises, corporate clients, local and regional authorities, and government agencies and departments.

Certain of our services in Scotland are assisted by the Scottish Government through its Grant-in-aid programme as part of the national provision for research and rural advisory services.

SAC's Scotland-wide Network

Our three main campuses are at Aberdeen, Ayr and Edinburgh, and there are 23 local advisory offices, eight veterinary centres and five research farms.

Much of our work is in partnership with government departments, levy boards, other academic and research organisations, and local authorities.

Commitment to Services

We are committed to providing the highest levels of service to all of our clients. See our 'Standards of Service'.