Our Partners
Macaulay Institute
The Macaulay Institute is an international centre for research, consultancy and training on the environmental and social consequences of rural land uses. Our interdisciplinary research, across the environmental and social sciences, aims to provide evidence that will help shape future environmental, natural resource management and rural-development policy both in Scotland and internationally.
Moredun Research Institute
Moredun is Scotland’s leading centre for research on the prevention and control of livestock diseases. Research conducted at Moredun aims to improve the well-being of farm livestock by developing strategies to reduce disease prevalence and incidence.
Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health
The Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health is part of the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, University of Aberdeen. In a unique enhancement of Scotland’s National Capability in diet and health research, we bring together extensive capabilities and expertise to pursue cutting edge science aimed at preventing disease and improving health through good nutrition. Our aim is to provide robust nutritional evidence to guide food and health policies.
Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) was founded in the 17th century as a physic garden. Now it extends over four gardens, boasting a rich living collection of plants, and is an internationally renowned centre of excellence in plant biodiversity research and biodiversity conservation. Our mission is “exploring and explaining the world of plants for a better future”.
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College)
SAC is an innovative, knowledge-based organisation, supporting the development of land-based industries and rural communities. SAC, uniquely in the UK, links its research for the rural sector both to policy development through its Rural Policy Centre, and directly to the economy through its consultancy services.
Scottish Crop Research Institute (SCRI)
SCRI is Scotland’s leading centre for research on crops and the way they interact with farmland and the natural environment. SCRI scientists offer expertise in plant genetics, pathology, environment environment plant interactions and food quality.
Associate Members
Forest Research
Forest Research aims to provide research services to UK and international forestry interests and inform and support forestry's contribution to UK government policies. Its core roles are to provide the evidence base for UK forestry practices.
Scotland and Northern Ireland Forum For Environmental Research (SNIFFER)
SNIFFER is a charitable company which aims to increase knowledge to help protect our environment and improve quality of life. SNIFFER activities are targeted towards policymakers and implementers as well as partner organisations.
