A hands-on pop-up that uncovers the hidden treasures growing in our soil

Join us for a hands-on pop-up that uncovers the hidden treasures growing in our soil! The Commonwealth Potato Collection (CPC) based at the James Hutton Institute is one of the world’s most important gene banks of wild and cultivated potatoes and now, you get to discover its secrets.

Why potatoes?

Potatoes are the world’s third most important food crop, but did you know there are over 1,500 species and varieties stored in the CPC? These plants are packed with traits that could help fight climate change, disease, and hunger.

This pop up brings science, sustainability, and spuds together, the future of food might just start with a potato - come see how!