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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…

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…

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar have today announced the names of the candidates who will stand for election to the Crofting Commission http://www.cne-siar.gov.uk/press/170130.asp

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…

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…

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…

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…

At the request of the Convener, the interim Chief Executive Officer called a special meeting of the Crofting Commission on Friday 9 December 2016.  The Commissioners present reaffirmed the importance…

The Crofting Commission welcomes a decision made by the Scottish Land Court on 13 October 2016 to refuse an appeal by Mr & Mrs MacGillivray against the Commission’s refusal of…

The Crofting Commission, today announced the appointment of Bill Barron as its Interim Chief Executive.  Bill Barron will be joining the Commission on an interim basis from the 24 October…