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Join us for an online public meeting chaired by Andrew Thin Wednesday 20th August 2025, 7pm to 8.30pm This is your opportunity to hear updates and engage directly. To register and receive a joining link email info@crofting.gov.scot We look forward to seeing and hearin...

Nearly 12,000 crofters across Scotland are receiving information packs to their homes, filled with advice and support, to help them secure crofting for future generations. Succession planning - passing a croft on to family members or others - is one of the biggest challenges faci...

The Crofting Commission today announced a significant step in its efforts to ensure compliance with crofting duties, confirming that it will be sending formal correspondence to approximately 3,500 crofters who failed to submit their Annual Notice for the 2024 reporting year. T...

Recruitment Open Now The Crofting Commission today announced that recruitment for two Appointed Commissioner positions on its Board is now open. This is a significant opportunity for individuals to contribute to the strategic direction and governance of crofting in Scotland. ...

The Crofting Commission Board met on Wednesday, 7th May 2025 to discuss the instruction received from the Scottish Government, with a particular focus on the duties of crofters. Scottish Government Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie MSP, has emphasised the imp...

Crofting Land Area Expands by 111 Hectares Over Six Years, Demonstrating Balanced Regulatory Approach The Crofting Commission has announced today, Tuesday 18th March 2025, a significant net increase of 111 hectares in crofting land area across the crofting counties since 2019,...

Crofting Commission to Enforce Annual Notice Compliance and Crofting Duties   The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 4th of March 2025, reminding all crofters and owner-occupier crofters of their legal obligation to submit their annual notice by the deadline of...

The Scottish Government has today, Thursday 6th of February 2025, announced the appointment of Andrew Thin as the new Chair of the Crofting Commission. Mr. Thin takes over from Malcolm Mathieson, who has served as Convenor since 2021. Mr. Thin brings a wealth of experience to ...

The Crofting Commission has today, Wednesday 6th of November, announced a new initiative to address the issue of vacant crofts across the crofting counties. This proactive approach aims to revitalise underutilised croft land, strengthen crofting communities, and ensure the long-t...

A landmark report commissioned by the Crofting Commission, and prepared by BiGGAR Economics, has unveiled the extraordinary economic contribution of crofting to Scotland. The findings reveal that crofting generates a staggering £588 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) annual...