Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) was established in 2012 through the merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with Barony, Elmwood and Oatridge Colleges. Through these institutions, we can trace our lineage back over 100 years. Our vision: To be Scotland’s enterprise university at the heart of our sustainable natural economy. Our mission: Creating and mobilising…
View MoreWhat is a Mens Shed. One description could be- A Mens Shed is any community- based, non commercial organisation which is open to all men where the primary activity is the provision of a safe, friendly and inclusive environment where the men are able to gather and / or work on meaningful projects at their…
View MoreIn March 2021 Signpost International launched their first UK food project, The Roundhouse Community Kitchen in Dundee. The mission of this project is to transform surplus food destined for waste into freshly prepared, nutritious meals for distribution by foodbanks and larders across the city to people in need of support. With an estimated 26,000 tonnes…
View MoreFounded in 2003, we are an informal group of like minded gardeners and one of a growing number of groups dedicated to sustainable and organic gardening. We meet regularly at various venues around the county. Meetings usually involves food and lots of discussion. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE…
View MoreTombreck Farm aims to have regenerative and organic farming at its heart, and to build a community of farmers and growers with individual businesses and projects on the farm who also work together collaboratively. We still have an opportunity for regenerative grazing and in time we hope to include other projects such as goats, herbs…
View MoreFintry Community Garden is a new community garden being set up in the Fintry area of Dundee, Scotland. Dundee has several already established community gardens, however, none in this area, therefore we felt Fintry was missing something special. We believe that Fintry needs a green space, where people from all walks of life can come…
View MoreThe local Foodbank for Perth and Kinross has, for six years now, been operating from the Atholl Centre. The local Pitlochry community has been outstanding in its support, along with a number of local businesses, who have continued to provide either food, which they cannot sell within its best before date, or with financial contributions. The local…
View MoreThe Brechin Community Garden is a small but mighty organisation run by ten volunteers. We grow many different fruit and veg and the community can come and collect it and give a small donation to us. We also appreciate donations of small plants, shopping bags and seed packets. You can find out more via Facebook…
View MoreOur garden is south facing in the Maryfield area of Dundee and consists of a number raised beds ,orchard, pond, polytunnel x2 sheds and soft fruit border. You can find out more via Facebook or You can find out more HERE
View MorePart of the Dundee Urban Orchard Group. Between March 2013 and June 2016 DUO planted 25 orchards in Dundee. An orchard comprises 5 fruit trees or more. The DUO orchards include a mixture of local heritage and new UK varieties. Each orchard is the responsibility of a designated orchard group. Together they form the Orchard…
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