Royal Highland Show 2013
Visitors to the 2013 Royal Highland Show will have the opportunity to meet scientists from the James Hutton Institute and learn more about our research on soils and sustainability during the annual agricultural showcase from 20-23 June at Ingliston.
Among our visitors last year was Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Environment Richard Lochhead MSP who sampled James Hutton Institute-bred raspberries Glen Ample courtesy of James Hutton himself (right).
At our marquee at stand 242 on Avenue Q we will have various examples of soils analytical equipment on display and visitors can learn more about the importance of healthy soils and our soil analysis service. Our experts will also make an award for the Best Soil in Show from a range of samples collected from across Scotland.
We will also be highlighting the work our Centre for Sustainable Cropping at Balruddery near Dundee, which is a long-term research platform comparing conventional and more sustainable farming methods side-by-side in the field.
The James Hutton Institute will have a second display in the Children's Discovery Centre (also on Avenue Q) where younger visitors will be able to try out some hands-on activities related to our agricultural and environmental research.
Professor Derek Stewart, will be appearing at the cookery theatre in the Food Hall to talk more about the ingredients chefs from Henderson's of Edinburgh are using in their recipes during demonstrations at 11.15am and 3.30pm on Friday 21 June.
Find out more about the Royal Highland Show and book tickets online here.
