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Statement from the Crofting Commission

The Crofting Commission can confirm we have been notified by Police Scotland today that they have concluded the enquiry into the circumstances surrounding grant monies obtained from the Western Isles…

Crofting Commission Governance Review

The Crofting Commission confirmed today that it has received the governance review, undertaken at the request of the Scottish Government, of the Commission.  The findings of the review are being…

Crofting Commission Appointment

The Crofting Commission today welcomed the announcement from the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP, of the appointment of James Scott as a Commissioner of…

Bill Barron appointed Chief Executive of the Commission

Scottish Ministers have announced that Bill Barron has been appointed as Chief Executive at the Crofting Commission by Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing. Bill said: “I am delighted to have been appointed Chief Executive…

Crofting Commission Appointments

The Crofting Commission today welcomed the announcement from the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP, of the appointment of Malcolm Mathieson as a Commissioner of…

Crofting Commission issue 2016 Crofting Census

The Crofting Commission has issued the third Crofting Census.  Crofters are legally obliged to inform the Commission, on an annual basis, whether or not they are complying with their crofting…

Another successful round of Crofting Roadshows

Over 250 crofters attended the recent Crofting Roadshows, organised by the Crofting Commission and working in partnership with SAC Consulting, Scottish Crofting Federation, NFU Scotland and Registers of Scotland. Ten…