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The James Hutton Institute
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About The James Hutton Institute
The James Hutton Institute is a well-respected and globally recognised research organisation delivering fundamental and applied science to drive the sustainable use of land and natural resources. It undertakes research for customers including the Scottish and UK Governments, the EU and other organisations worldwide. The James Hutton Institute operates a commercial subsidiary, James Hutton Limited, which provides competitive advantage through science and technology, including consultancy and analytical services for research and commercial purposes. The Institute takes its name from the 18th century Scottish Enlightenment scientist, James Hutton, who is widely regarded as the founder of modern geology and who was also an experimental farmer and agronomist.
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The James Hutton Institute hosted the XI International Conference on Localised Food Systems at the Hutton Hub on its Craigiebuckler campus last week.
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The James Hutton Institute researchers will be launching the LandxSea Festival at Montrose Playhouse on Thursday evening with a dram titled The Night Afore: A Dram of Science.
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The James Hutton Institute sponsored the Innovation Award category for the shortlist for this year's Nature of Scotland Awards.
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The James Hutton Institute is part of the International Plant Pangenome Network hosted by Earlham Institute.
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The James Hutton Institute is hosting a Climate-Positive Farming Taster Day at Glensaugh Research Farm on Wednesday 23 September for Climate Week North East.
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The James Hutton Institute hosted an Open Doors Day event on Saturday at the Craigiebuckler campus with around 300 visitors.
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The James Hutton Institute is hosting an Open Doors Day event at the Craigiebuckler campus from 10am to 3pm, offering lab tours, lectures by Dame Professor Lorna Dawson, family-friendly activities, and an Immersive Suite.
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The James Hutton Institute social scientist Lucy Beattie will perform at Stage Door in Southampton on Friday 18 September as part of Retelling the land - Sustainable songs.
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The James Hutton Institute social researcher Maria Prof Dr Nijnik has been featured on the latest episode of the IUFRO - International Union of Forest Research Organizations podcast, Branching Out!
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The James Hutton Institute hosted a day at Balruddery Farm for Potatoes in Practice 2026 featuring researchers, industry, and visitors.
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