Oatridge Agricultural College Collection
- Reference:GB 3488 OAT
- Dates of Creation:1967 - 2012
- Name of Creator:
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:5 linear metres (fonds)
Scope and Content
The collection consists of minutes, reports, financial records, maps and plans, College publications, programmes of events, photographs, slides and press cuttings relating to Oatridge Agricultural College (1967-2012).
Administrative / Biographical History
Oatridge Agricultural College was a further education institution specialising in agriculture and rural skills training. It was formed in 1967 when Ecclesmachan was chosen as the site of Scotland's first local authority residential college for further education in agriculture. Originally courses were taught in temporary accommodation on the farm site. In 1974, the main building with workshops and accommodation was officially opened by HRH Prince Philip. The new buildings provided facilities for courses in agriculture, agricultural engineering, green keeping, horse care and forestry.
In 2012, the College became part of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).Arrangement
The collection has been arranged into 13 series. Original order has been maintained where possible. Photographs and loose press cuttings have been arranged by subject matter reflecting the activities of the College.
Access Information
Access to personal material may be restricted by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) where applicable. Access to this material is subject to SRUC Archives Collection Policy.
Appointment required.Acquisition Information
This material had accumulated over time and was located in a storage cupboard in Oatridge Campus Library. In cases where files were clearly misfiled, file contents have been rearranged by library staff. Where there was no obvious original order, records have been arranged into series and arranged in chronological order. Photographs have been arranged into series based on the subject matter.
Note
Oatridge Agricultural College was a further education institution specialising in agriculture and rural skills training. It was formed in 1967 when Ecclesmachan was chosen as the site of Scotland's first local authority residential college for further education in agriculture. Originally courses were taught in temporary accommodation on the farm site. In 1974, the main building with workshops and accommodation was officially opened by HRH Prince Philip. The new buildings provided facilities for courses in agriculture, agricultural engineering, green keeping, horse care and forestry.
In 2012, the College became part of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).Other Finding Aids
Box lists available.
Archivist's Note
Catalogued by Emma Penman, April 2018.
Conditions Governing Use
Copyright is retained by SRUC.
Appraisal Information
Duplicates and items not deemed to have historical value were removed from the collection as part of the appraisal process.
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
Location of Originals
The originals are located in the SRUC Archive, SRUC Elmwood Campus.
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