Scotland's Rural College (SRUC) was created in 2012 from the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge College.

Scotland's Rural College is a higher education and research organisation in the United Kingdom with a range of research activities related to potato cultivation for potato growers.

Their mission is creating and mobilising knowledge and talent. Partnering locally and globally to benefit Scotland’s natural economy. Education, research, and consultancy (through SAC Consulting) at SRUC grows the natural economy.

By focussing on the sustainable natural economy, SRUC will strive to lead the way in delivering economic, social and environmental benefits for all, in Scotland, and beyond.