Few croft tenancies come on to the market and are in great demand. Prospective crofters can look for tenancies in local newspapers or may contact crofting solicitors or estate agents to register their interest. Some have found a croft by placing a ‘wanted’ advertisement in the relevant local newspaper.
The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) has recently launched a ‘crofting specific’ portal to their website. The SLMS maintains a database of; those looking for an opportunity in crofting; and those with a crofting opportunity to offer. It is free to register with SLMS, who will then contact you, to find out a bit more about your situation, and add your listing to their online database.
Please note that the SLMS is separate from the Crofting Commission, and so any regulatory applications that may arise from interaction via the SLMS, will be treated in the same way as any other applications, and will be subject to the same policy and parameters.
For more information please visit Scottish Land Matching Service – Crofting