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Painter born in Glasgow and studied at Glasgow School of Art.

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David Hammond started working as a young man for the Parks and Botanic Gardens Department in Glasgow in October 1960. He served his probationary period and was offered a five year apprenticeship. The requirements were such that he should attend evening classes in horticulture while working. These classes were held at The West of Scotland Agricultural College, Blythwswood Square, Glasgow. David attended classes between 1960-1964 and received a second class Certificate in Horticulture in 1964. He went on to work for Dundee Corporation Parks Department as a technical assistant and then for Carlisle Corporation Parks as Senior Technical Assistant. Next he joined Cumbria County Council as a Specialist Adviser (grounds) progressing to County Landscape Manager. For over 20 years he also worked on a seasonal basis for Saga Holidays as a special interest host for garden tours.

The Edinburgh and East of Scotland College of Agriculture (EESCA) was formed in 1901 by representatives of the University of Edinburgh, The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society as well as representatives from a number of regional county councils. It incorporated the University of Edinburgh’s Chair of Agriculture, as well as its existing School of Rural Domestic Economy. Its premises were located in George Square at the University of Edinburgh, which were expanded in 1904. The college carried out the teaching of Agriculture and other allied subjects until 1990 when it was incorporated into SAC (Scottish Agricultural College).

The origins of Elmwood Agricultural College date back to the 1940’s. Evening classes in agriculture, horticulture, engineering, business and general studies were provided at Bell-Baxter continuation school until Fife County Council purchased the property of Elmwood House, Gardens and Greenhouses to be used as the site for Elmwood Agricultural Centre. In 1956, the first day release classes for agriculture and horticulture apprentices in Scotland began at the Centre. Hope Park House and its 5 acres of land were purchased in 1957 due to increased number of students. The centre continued to expand and in 1971, it acquired Springfield Farm. This provided practical livestock, crop and machinery facilities for staff and students of the College.
The main building of Elmwood Agricultural College was officially opened in 1972 by Sir Hector Munro. The new buildings provided facilities for courses in agriculture, horticulture, engineering, business studies, liberal studies and catering.
Construction of Elmwood Golf course started in 1995 and opened in 1997.

In 2012, the College became part of Scotland's Rural College (SRUC).