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The Crofting Commission is encouraging crofters to plan for the future and put in place a croft succession plan for when they are no longer able to work their croft…

RURAL AFFAIRS, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE- LAND REFORM (SCOTLAND) BILL – CALL FOR VIEWS Background The Rural Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Committee wants to hear from you on…

The Crofting Commission today announced the election of Colin Kennedy as its new Convener.   The secret ballot, overseen by the Crofting Commission’s Chief Executive, came following the delegation of…

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT NEWS RELEASE Selection to be delegated to Commissioners. Scotland’s Crofting Minister Aileen McLeod is to enable the Crofting Commission to select its new Convener. In a letter to…

The results of the first Crofting Census indicate that 97% of those who responded claimed that their crofts are cultivated and maintained with 87% of crofters indicating that they are…

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT NEWS RELEASE Minister meets Commissioners. Options for choosing a new Convener of the Crofting Commission have been discussed at a meeting between Environment Minister Aileen McLeod and the…

The Crofting Commission held their first Board meeting today following the resignation of Convener, Susan Walker. The Board thanked Susan for the contribution made during her time with the Commission.…

The Crofting Commission today confirmed that Convener Susan Walker is to stand down from the organisation.   A Crofting Commission spokeswoman said:   “The Crofting Commission can confirm that Susan…

The Crofting Commission is launching new application forms and information leaflets to help crofters understand crofting regulation.   The Commission is asking for more detailed information from crofters in their…

1,000th croft registered A croft on the Isle of Lewis has become the 1,000th croft to be registered on the online Crofting Register. The Barvas croft was registered yesterday by…