Board of Management Minutes

• Reference:GB 3488 OAT/01/01
• Dates of Creation:2002-2012
• Name of Creator:
  Oatridge Agricultural College
• Physical Description:
  10 files.

• Scope and Content

  Minutes of meetings held by the Board of Management.

• 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).

• 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).

• Location of Originals

  18/5

• Additional Information

  Published