Our science is changing the world.

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

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Science connecting land and people

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.

Our scientific services

We 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

National park wild boar contain five times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS “forever chemicals” nearly five times higher than is allowed in meat for human consumption.
New international role for Hutton root scientist
Dr Tim George, the Deputy Director of the International Barley Hub, has been appointed President of the International Society of Root Research (ISRR) in recognition of his expertise in soil and root science.
Arable Scotland event returns to Dundee with a focus on the new era of farming
We are welcoming those with an interest in the arable sector back to Balruddery Farm in Dundee on 2 July 2024 for the sixth annual Arable Scotland event.
Water quality in international spotlight at Hutton event
Experts in water quality from 17 different countries will be descending on Aberdeen next week for a three-day international workshop.
Hutton supercomputer hits 100 million hours computing milestone
One of Scotland’s largest supercomputing clusters has hit a milestone of 100 million hours of computing time performed on cutting edge UK science.
The power of potatoes
In the 18th century, James Hutton, a leader in the Scottish Enlightenment movement, was one of the first to observe and write about potatoes being grown in Scotland. Many people were suspicious of the crop, as some of the early tubers were “fingerlike and black” – a symptom of leprosy.
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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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Our innovation centres

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