Scottish Consortium for Rural Research (SCRR)

The Scottish Consortium for Rural Research (SCRR) is a consortium of Scottish organisations active in research relating to land, freshwater, coastal and marine resources, and their uses – including farming, forestry, aquaculture and recreation.

SCRR changed its name from the Edinburgh Consortium for Rural Research (ECRR) in June 2012. It has its origins in a group of organisations based on the University of Edinburgh’s campus at Easter Bush, to the south of Edinburgh; but today its members include research organisations from across Scotland.

The aims of SCRR are to improve mutual awareness between the member organisations; facilitate communication; provoke discussion; and promote collaboration.

It also provides an accessible source of expertise and information on scientific matters that affect Scotland, its people and its natural heritage.

SCRR achieves its aims through a low-cost, no-frills programme of lunchtime meetings and visits, as well as occasional workshops and fora.

The activities of SCRR are overseen by The University of Edinburgh.