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The topic of water research involves staff from across multiple disciplines at the James Hutton Institute who collaborate on Water Related research. Their work, either as part of our research programme for the Scottish Government or for other research requests. These postings capture some of the outputs of this research.
August 8, 2022
An international partnership of blue carbon experts from the James Hutton Institute, the University of St Andrews, the Norwegian Geological Survey, and University College Dublin has been awarded funding under the Blue Carbon International Policy...
June 6, 2021
The partnership tasked with looking after the River Dee catchment has published a summary of its achievements over the last 15 years and is seeking public comment on priorities for future projects. Established in 2003 with the support of the...
May 5, 2021
The partnership tasked with looking after the river Dee catchment in north east Scotland is a finalist in the Inspiring Aberdeenshire Awards. Shortlisted for the Beautiful Aberdeenshire Environmental Award, the Dee Catchment Partnership’s...
March 3, 2021
What is the true value of water in Scotland and what does it mean to you? On Monday 22nd March, the Hydro Nation International Centre, supported by the Scottish Government and the James Hutton Institute are hosting a free online celebration of...
December 12, 2020
River corridors exemplify places in busy farmed landscapes where researchers and land managers can use environmental measures for multiple benefits. These areas often fringe the main working points of the farm but are important interface zones...
December 12, 2020
A €5.5m research project involving 27 members from 12 European countries including James Hutton Institute scientists has been formed with the aim of reducing food losses and waste across Europe. The Lowinfood project, funded by the European...
November 11, 2020
Scotland boasts a hugely varied coastline and a rich offering of inland waters in both rural and urban settings which host an amazing array of riches, come in all shapes and sizes, and are greatly valued and cherished by communities and visitors...
February 2, 2017
Behaviours in relation to rural diffuse pollution (Research Page)
Significant efforts and resources have been deployed to mitigate rural diffuse pollution through regulatory, guidance and voluntary measures. Despite these ongoing efforts, rural diffuse pollution remains a persisten problem. In Scotland, the...
November 11, 2016
Alba Juárez-Bourke (Member of Staff)
I am a research assistant in qualitative methods working in the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences Department. I have a BSc in Environmental Sciences at the University of Valencia and an MSc in Social-Ecological Resilience for Sustainable...
October 10, 2016
Payments for Ecosystem Services: Lessons (Project)
Payment for Ecosystem Services (PESS) schemes are based on voluntary payment arrangements between individual beneficiaries and service providers to establish or increase the supply of an ecosystem service.
September 9, 2016
A new report on river restoration and biodiversity, published by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and by Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters (CREW), describes the importance of rivers in the UK and Ireland for...
September 9, 2016
Water Research at the James Hutton Institute (Research Page)
The topic of water research involves staff from multiple disciplines at the James Hutton Institute who collaborate on Water Related research. Their work, either as part of our research programme for the Scottish Government or for other...
August 8, 2016
There have been decades of calls for more joined up approaches to water and catchment management, i.e. approaches that integrate multiple interests and objectives. However, integration is a word that can be interpreted in many ways, and...
July 7, 2016
MAGIC takes a fresh look at the Europe’s goals for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and the policies and instruments intended to support these goals. Many issues – including water, energy and food security - are interconnected...
June 6, 2016
Miriam Glendell (Member of Staff)
A catchment scientist and systems modeller with an interest in the understanding of the effects of land use, land management change and mitigation on ecosystem services, including water quality, freshwater biodiversity, soil conservation and...
February 2, 2015
The James Hutton Institute helps to support effective and equitable water management that will be sustainable in the long-term (and in the face of climate change), through its role in supporting a VSO-led project called “"MAJI" (...
August 8, 2014
Flood inundation modelling (Research Page)
Tarland modelling
Hydraulic models help to predict where flooding might occur, how severe it might...
January 1, 2014
This project aims to provide a better understanding of barriers to the adoption and implementation of natural flood management (NFM) in Scotland.
December 12, 2013
Review of the economics of sustainable land management measures in drinking water catchments (Project)
Project aim
The aim of this project was to review the economics of sustainable land management measures in catchments where abstraction for the provision of drinking water takes place. Funding was provided by CREW (Scotland’s Centre of...
October 10, 2012
Project background
March 3, 2011
Kit Macleod (Member of Staff)
March 3, 2011
Kerry Waylen (Member of Staff)
Kerry Waylen is a senior researcher in the Social, Economic and Geographical Sciences (SEGS) department at the James Hutton Institute. She aims to understand - and help achieve - more inclusive and holistic natural resource management, with...
March 3, 2011
Stephen Addy (Member of Staff)
Steve is a hydromorphologist who is interested in physical processes and forms within river systems. His background is in physical geography and fluvial geomorphology. Based at the University of Aberdeen, he gained a BSc degree in...
