In May 2010 it was decided that the college would move to a new purpose-built site at the Beechwood farm, co-locating with the
Scottish Agricultural College, the Centre for Health Science phase 4, and a training hotel operated by a partnership between the Calman Trust and Albyn Housing. This was completed in 2015 and includes facilities for private sector research & development, investors, student accommodation, sports facilities, a community and cultural centre within landscaped parkland. The campus at Beechwood is just off the A9 south of Inverness. The principal of UHI at the time of the move,
James Fraser, said: "This is a flagship development which will provide Inverness with a university campus and vibrant student life. It will have a major impact on the city and on the Highlands and Islands. UHI is a partnership of colleges and research centres throughout the region, and the development of any one partner brings strength to the whole institution." It was estimated that the new campus would contribute more than £50million to the economy of the
Highlands because it could attract innovative commercial businesses interested in research and development, while increasing the number of students who study within the city by around 3,000. The old college campus has seen been allocated for residential use. ==Governance==