Our science is changing the world.

The James Hutton Institute offer world-leading scientific solutions for the sustainable management of land, crop and natural resources that support thriving communities.

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The James Hutton Institute – Science connecting land and people

At The James Hutton Institute we respond to the challenges posed by the climate and nature crises through applying our scientific expertise to developing interventions, tools, products and land management practices to improve the resilience of crops, land, natural resources and communities.

Our unique research is tested in labs and at scale on our farms. We combine expertise in both natural and socio-economic sciences to consider the connections between crops, resources and people.

Improving crop resilience and sustainability
Delivering food and plant products, ensuring economic prosperity and wellbeing while safeguarding the environment.
Protecting and enhancing natural capital
Increasing the resilience of ecosystems for multiple benefits.
Connecting land and people
Supporting sustainable and resilient communities through social, economic and technical innovations.
Agricultural robot (agri bot,) in The James Hutton Institute crop field

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The James Hutton Institute offer a range of analytical, commercial research, crop science, consultancy and scientific project services, all underpinned by world-leading science, facilities, resources and intellectual property.

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Latest news from The James Hutton Institute

Potatoes in Practice announces sponsors for 2025
The James Hutton Institute, along with its partners, Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) and Agrii, is delighted to announce its sponsorship for Potatoes in Practice.
Hutton researchers hosting events at Kyle of Lochalsh to gather opinions on community land use and land reform
Social researchers from the Hutton are hosting two events to explore community connections to land in partnership with Kyle and Lochalsh Community Trust
The James Hutton Institute announces state-of-the-art genomics technologies
Researchers at James Hutton Institute have harnessed genomics technologies to analyse each of the potato’s four genome copies.
Anne Corbin appointed as Chief Financial Officer for The James Hutton Institute
The James Hutton Institute is excited to announce the appointment of Anne Corbin as our new Chief Financial Officer.
Dr Kerry Waylen appointed as Deputy Director of the International Land Use Study Centre
The James Hutton Institute is delighted to announce that Dr Kerry Waylen has been appointed as the International Land Use Study Centre (ILUSC) Deputy Director.
Trial to control bracken brings benefits for the UK’s most endangered butterfly
We are marking Butterfly Education and Awareness Day this Saturday (7th June) with our pioneering work that is helping to improve the habitat of the UK’s most endangered butterfly, the High Brown Fritillary.
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LOCATE YOUR BUSINESS AT THE HUTTON

Our open science approach means that we have a variety of offices, labs and glasshouses available to rent on a long term-term basis at our sites at Invergowrie, Aberdeen and Glensaugh.

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Advanced Plant Growth Centre
World-leading plant science delivering innovative solutions for food and environmental sustainability.
Glensaugh
Climate-positive farming initiative, tackling the climate and biodiversity crises with transformative farming and technological innovations.
Hydro Nation International Centre
Promoting innovative and transformative research solutions for sustainable water management.
International Barley Hub
A centre of excellence in barley research, innovation and knowledge exchange
International Land Use Study Centre (ILUSC)
An innovation centre focused on making a difference: enabling just transitions in land use.
National Potato Innovation Centre
We are proposing to establish and manage a National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)