Scientific services
Hutton Scientific Services (HSS) is the commercial arm of The James Hutton Institute.
Hutton Scientific Services delivers scientific expertise with real-world impact, supporting organisations to solve complex challenges across agriculture, food, environment, energy and industry. Backed by the expertise of The James Hutton Institute, we combine cutting-edge research, specialist facilities and practical commercial services to support innovation, sustainability and confident decision-making.
Our scientific services offering
Analytical testing & specialist diagnostics
Backed by decades of globally respected research, delivering reliable, high-quality results across agriculture, food and drink, environment, energy and industrial sectors.
Explore our testing servicesCrop breeding & field trials
Controlled environment research supporting resilient potato, soft fruit and barley varieties for sustainable food production and future agricultural challenges.
Discover our researchResearch collaborations & consultancy
Connecting businesses, landowners and public-sector partners with world-leading scientific expertise through tailored collaboration and consultancy services.
Work with usState-of-the-art facilities
Interdisciplinary expertise spanning laboratories, glasshouses, phenotyping platforms and field research sites across Scotland.
See our facilities“Everything we do contributes to making the world a better place through science, innovation and collaboration.”
Ian Archer, Managing Director
Analytical services and techniques
We offer specialised analytical services catering to a diverse clientele across the globe. Our expertise spans various sectors, encompassing oil & gas, natural products (including cannabinoids, medicinal plants and seaweeds), food and drink, water, soils, agriculture and horticulture.
With ISO17025 and GMP accreditations, our laboratories uphold the highest standards of quality assurance. We are proud to be recognised as an ORETO (Official Recognition of Efficacy Testing Organisation).
Improving crop production
Collaborating with commercial partners, we harness our genetic development research and extensive germplasm collections to breed new varieties of potatoes and soft fruit.
Our diverse portfolio of varieties is available for international licensing, supported by rigorous field and controlled environment trials conducted by our expert team
Research collaborations
We forge partnerships across the agri-food supply chain, leveraging cutting-edge agri-tech advancements and championing regenerative agriculture practices.
Engaging with landowners, we conduct research aimed at tackling land use challenges and enhancing natural capital, including water resource management, renewable energy integration, and community engagement initiatives
How to work with us
Interested in utilising our state-of-the-art facilities, including crop storage or phenotyping equipment?
Exploring tenancy options to co-locate at one of our sites?
Seeking to license our patented technology or consult with our world-leading experts?
Whatever your requirements, we’re equipped to meet them.
Our leadership team
Our leadership team and board have a wealth of commercial and business leadership experience from a wide range of sectors.
Find out more about our business development managers and the innovative research and technology they are working with.
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