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    2. Are crofters liable to the provisions of The Animals (Scotland) Act 1987, with particular reference to their obligation to protect the public from injury, and public property from damage caused by crofter’s cattle or sheep?

    Are crofters liable to the provisions of The Animals (Scotland) Act 1987, with particular reference to their obligation to protect the public from injury, and public property from damage caused by crofter’s cattle or sheep?

    Karen Macrae | 12 May 2025

    Yes, the provisions of The Animals (Scotland) Act 1987 apply to crofters.

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