Major projects
SRUC is a progressive organisation with the skills, resources, and passion to address and solve many of the key challenges our natural economy faces. A key part of tackling these challenges involves investment in major projects to develop the infrastructure, whether physical or technological, required to undertake cutting-edge research and provide a world class teaching environment in our sector.


Digital Dairy Chain - SRUC Barony, Dumfries
SRUC and partners are making a £21m investment in research, development, technology, and expertise to develop a fully integrated and traceable Digital Dairy Chain.

SeedPod – SRUC Craibstone, Aberdeen
SeedPod is a £21 million investment in the food and drink industry being led by Opportunity North East (ONE).

Vertical Farm – SRUC King’s Buildings, Edinburgh
The Vertical Farm is an exciting, innovative farming solution being built at SRUC’s King’s Buildings campus in Edinburgh that will provide a fully controllable facility for researching crop growth.

Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC)
The Rural and Veterinary Innovation Centre (RAVIC) will enhance SRUC’s expertise in epidemiology, zoonoses, infectious disease control and veterinary surveillance.

GreenShed
The state-of-the-art GreenShed will use cattle waste products to power a methane capturing system and grow indoor crops.

Dairy Nexus - SRUC Barony, Dumfries
A transformational project to foster innovation in the dairy sector, the Dairy Nexus will boost productivity and work to decarbonise the sector.

Quad – SRUC Edinburgh, King's Buildings
SRUC is making a significant investment in its King’s Buildings campus in Edinburgh that will enhance the overall teaching and visitor experience.