A rural Scotland that is sustainable, outward looking and dynamic – with a diverse economy and active communities, where rural prosperity can increase in ways that make best use of…
The Crofting Commission is carrying out an unprecedented data gathering exercise across the crofting community. Following the implementation of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, the Crofting Commission has a…
Registers of Scotland (RoS) has announced the winner of their ‘click your croft’ photography competition. Heather Gray of Shetland won with her photo ‘Hentin Totties’, which shows a family…
Board representation for interests of landlords of crofts. Minister for the Environment and Climate Change Paul Wheelhouse today announced the appointment of David Campbell as Commissioner to represent the interests…
Earlier this year, Environment and Climate Change Minister Paul Wheelhouse MSP announced that efforts to encourage community applications to the Crofting Register were being stepped up. The Minister announced that…
The consultation recently conducted by the Crofting Commission into the Duty to Report form has shown a surprising divergence of opinions. While some welcome the form and see it as…
If you use pesticides then you will need to be aware of an important forthcoming change in the rules of pesticide use under the Grandfather Rights (GFRs) exemption. The GFR…
Registers of Scotland are inviting crofters and their families throughout Scotland to take part in a ‘click your croft’ photography competition. The competition, run in association with the Scottish Crofting…
Scottish Ministers’ pledge following meeting with Scottish Crofting Federation The Scottish Government remains firmly committed to securing a sustainable future for crofting, Ministers have said. The assurance was given by…
Less Favoured Area Scheme 2013 payments start Thousands of hill farmers and crofters in Scotland’s most fragile and remote areas are set to receive vital support payments by the…
