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

Our scientific services

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

Arable Scotland returns in a new format
Scotland’s leading event for knowledge exchange in arable farming, Arable Scotland, has launched a new initiative which will take place at The James Hutton Institute in Invergowrie, on Tuesday 24th February 2026.
The James Hutton Institute welcomes visitors to brand-new Hutton Hub for first Business Breakfast
The James Hutton Institute is inviting members of Aberdeen’s business community to a Business Breakfast at its new, state-of-the-art Hutton Hub on Wednesday 15 October.
From Scotland to Malawi and back – working together to ensure safer water and resilience to climate change
Scotland’s Hydro Nation International Centre has been working with experts, researchers and decision-makers in Malawi and Scotland to tackle the Malawian water challenges and better understand the potential impacts of climate change in Scotland.
Celebrate UK Fungus Day at The James Hutton Institute
Fungi fans are invited to join in the annual foraging celebration of fungi with the Tayside and Fife Fungal Group at The James Hutton Institute’s Invergowrie campus this Sunday.
Aberdeen teens build award-winning reforestation robot after being inspired by working with The James Hutton Institute
A trio of Aberdeen teens has developed an award-winning robot which could help restore Scotland’s forests after being inspired by their work with The James Hutton Institute.
The James Hutton Institute to host Business Breakfast at new state-of-the-art Hutton Hub
The James Hutton Institute is inviting members of Aberdeen’s business community to a Business Breakfast at its new, state-of-the-art Hutton Hub on Wednesday 15 October.
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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)

A Scottish charitable company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland No SC374831. Registered office: The James Hutton Institute, Invergowrie Dundee DD2 5DA. Charity No SCO41796