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.

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.

Delivering food and plant products, ensuring economic prosperity and wellbeing while safeguarding the environment.
Increasing the resilience of ecosystems for multiple benefits.
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.

Hutton soil scientists urge us all to play our part in protecting our soil and to heed the lessons learnt from those who have been championing actions to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Honey bees can be used to monitor levels of PFAS in the environment, a new study from The James Hutton Institute and the University of Graz has shown.
The James Hutton Institute is inviting anyone with an interest in the future of agriculture to Glensaugh Research Farm for a Farming Taster Day on Thursday 25 September.
A national research project shows that potato farmers across the country need alternatives, fast, to shore up staple veg for the future. 
James Hutton Limited, the commercial wing of The James Hutton Institute, has been awarded £38,881 from the Scottish Government to progress a clima-tech and agri-tech innovation campus at its Invergowrie site.
New modelling has predicted a significant rise in Scotland’s boar population over the next 50 years – with hotspots persisting in the West Highlands, Dumfries and Galloway, northern Moray and Aberdeenshire, and Perthshire.

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.

World-leading plant science delivering innovative solutions for food and environmental sustainability.
Climate-positive farming initiative, tackling the climate and biodiversity crises with transformative farming and technological innovations.
Promoting innovative and transformative research solutions for sustainable water management.
A centre of excellence in barley research, innovation and knowledge exchange
An innovation centre focused on making a difference: enabling just transitions in land use.
We are proposing to establish and manage a National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC)