The Scottish Crop Research Institute is situated in Invergowrie, a small village on the north shore of the Tay estuary in Eastern Scotland. Invergowrie lies to the west of Dundee.

SCRI is the lead centre in the UK for research on potatoes, barley and soft fruit crops and, in addition, carries out research on a wide range of temperate, sub-tropical and tropical crops, e.g. cassava, groundnut, mahogany and coffee. A broad, yet fully integrated programme of fundamental and strategic research of the highest quality is a special strength of the Institute. The range of skills available, from fundamental studies on genetics and physiology, through agronomy and pathology, to glasshouse and field trials is unique within the UK research service. In particular, SCRI seeks to create and protect wealth in relevant industries, to improve the quality of life, and to protect the environment.

Breeding programmes at SPBS, SHRI, and latterly SCRI are responsible for new crop varieties that are widely released throughout the World. The ‘Glen’ series of raspberries account for over 96% of the Scottish and 70% of the UK certified stocks, whilst a fifth of the UK maincrop potato area is planted to SCRI varieties including the ‘Pentland’ series, and more recent releases which are named after Scottish castles and other features.

In the last five years, collaborative research links have been maintained with over 300 institutions in 54 countries.