About ECRR

ECRR 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.

The activities of ECRR are overseen by The University of Edinburgh. In its early days, its members were largely based at the University’s campus at Easter Bush, south of Edinburgh; but now they include research institutions and departments from the length and breadth of Scotland, as well as such well-known names as RSPB Scotland and the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh.

Professor Stuart Monro

Scientific Director, ECRR

Dr Alastair Macdonald

Secretary/Treasurer, ECRR

The aims of ECRR 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.

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

The day-to-day work of ECRR is carried out by two executive officers, the Scientific Director and the Secretary/Treasurer.

Further information

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Methods (how ECRR works)

People (management structure)

History of ECRR

List of member organisations (in Members)

On the map

ECRR has 22 members
with bases across Scotland

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Afforestation to zoology

Find out about the huge variety of research our members are engaged in

A to Z of research topics

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