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Crofting's Economic Impact: A £588 Million Powerhouse for Scotland, New Report Reveals
23 September 2024
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...
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Consultation on crofting reform
02 July 2024
The Scottish Government has opened its public consultation on proposed reforms to the Crofting Act, which runs until 2 September 2024, and is seeking views from crofters. For more information visit the official page on the link below.
https://www.gov.scot/news/consultatio...
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Crofting Commission Welcomes Scottish Government Consultation on Crofting Reform
06 June 2024
The Crofting Commission has today, Thursday 6th June 2024, welcomed the launch of a Scottish Government consultation on crofting reform. The consultation seeks views on a number of key issues affecting the future of crofting in Scotland.
Malcolm Mathieson, Convener of the Crof...
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Crofting Commission Underlines Importance of Ferry Access for Island Crofters in Response to Scottish Government Plans
07 May 2024
The Crofting Commission has today, Monday 6th of May 2024, submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Islands Connectivity Plan: Strategic Approach and Vessels and Ports Plan. The response highlights the critical role of reliable and cost-effect...
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Crofting Commission Calls for Recognition of Crofting in Scottish Government’s Food Strategy
22 April 2024
The Crofting Commission has today, Monday 22nd of April 2024, responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Good Food Nation Plan. The Commission welcomes the plan’s focus on creating a sustainable and secure food system for Scotland, but has str...
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Crofting Commission to Stop Accepting Emailed Applications
16 April 2024
The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 16th of April 2024, announcing changes to how applications are to be submitted. Starting Monday, April 29th, 2024, the Commission will no longer accept applications sent by email.
This includes both Crofting Commission applicatio...
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Crofting Commission Launches Initiative to Strengthen Crofting Sector by Engaging Landlords of Vacant Crofts
10 April 2024
The Crofting Commission today, Wednesday 10th of April announced a new initiative designed to strengthen the crofting sector by engaging with landlords of vacant crofts. This project aims to ensure landlords are aware of their responsibilities and to encourage the re-letting of c...
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Crofting Commission Calls for Stronger Crofting Involvement in Deer Management
02 April 2024
The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 2nd April 2024, advocating for a more prominent role for crofters and common grazings committees in deer management decisions. This follows their submission to the Scottish Government’s consultation on Managing deer for climate and ...
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Protecting the Future of Crofting: Upholding the Spirit of the Legislation
28 March 2024
To the Editor,
There is a recognised concern within the crofting community regarding the recent advertisement of sale of a croft tenancy seemingly based on market value in Knoydart, as reported in your newspaper on the 27th of March 2024.
The assignation of a crofting ...
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New Crofters Hit Five Year High
06 February 2024
Today, Tuesday 6th of February 2024, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin MSP, praised the latest figures from the Crofting Commission showing a significant increase in new entrants to crofting; with over 500 joining the sector in the year to March 202...
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