Andrew Thin
Appointed commissioner – started 1 September 2022
Appointed Chair of the Crofting Commission – started 3 February 2025
Andrew’s hands on practical experience of crofting dates back to the 1960s.
He has an Honours Degree in Agricultural Science and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. His previous public sector board roles have included Chair of the Cairngorms National Park Authority, Chair of Scottish Natural Heritage, Chair of Scottish Canals and Chair of the Scottish Land Commission.
He lives near Inverness and in his spare time enjoys hill walking, cycling and long-distance running. He was made an OBE in 2014 for services to the rural economy.
Register of interests
Other roles:
- Independent Prison Monitor
- Chair of Folio Trust
Contracts: None
Election expenses: None
Houses, land and buildings: 8 acres land in Munlochy; 20 acres land at Aberfeldy; wife owns house in Munlochy; non beneficial interest in houses in Aberfeldy and Barra
Interest in shares and securities: Minority beneficial holdings in listed companies; minority non-beneficial holdings in listed companies
Gifts and hospitality: None
Non-financial interests: None
Close family members: Brother owns house in South Uist
Initial statement made: 23 January 2023
Last amended: 24 January 2025