Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1967 - 2012 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
5 linear metres (fonds)
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative 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).
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
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.
Content and structure area
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).
Accruals
Further accruals are expected.
System of 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.
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
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.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright is retained by SRUC.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Box lists available.
Existence and location of originals
The originals are located in the SRUC Archive, SRUC Elmwood Campus.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Alternative identifier(s)
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Oatridge Agricultural College (Subject)
Genre access points
Description control area
Description identifier
Institution identifier
Rules and/or conventions used
Description based on ISAD(G): General International Standard Archival Description, 1999.
Status
Level of detail
Dates of creation revision deletion
Language(s)
Sources
Archivist's note
Catalogued by Emma Penman, April 2018.