Extension of Crofting Register
On 30 November 2013, the Crofting Register extends from only accepting voluntary applications for registration to include applications that must be submitted when certain ‘trigger events’ occur. These ‘trigger events’…
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Extension to Consultation Deadline
Crofters across the country now have more time to make their mark on upcoming regulations. The Crofting Commission has sent out almost 300 consultation documents asking for the views…
Crofting Commission welcomes new Commissioner
On 1 November, Marina Dennis joins the Crofting Commission to represent the East Highlands constituency. Marina’s appointment will run until March 2017 and follows the recent resignation of Donnie Ross.…
Marina Dennis appointed as Crofting Commissioner for East Highlands Crofting Constituency
Minister for Environment and Climate Change, Paul Wheelhouse MSP, today announced the appointment of Marina Theresa Dennis as a member of the Crofting Commission to represent the East Highlands crofting…
CROFTING COMMISSION CONSULTS GRAZING COMMITTEES
The role of common grazings is central to the contribution crofting can make to the sustainable development of communities throughout the Highlands and Islands. Crofting provides a unique way to…
Crofting Commission Annual Report
The Crofting Commission Annual Report for 2012 – 13 is now available on our website under Publications.
Crofting Commission Welcomes Royal Assent for Bill
The Crofting Commission welcomed the news that on 31st July, Royal Assent was granted to the Crofting (Amendment)(Scotland) Act 2013. This amendment to the 2010 Crofting Reform Act now allows…
Blueprint for Crofting Commission Approved
After celebrating a first anniversary in April, the Crofting Commission now has another landmark to celebrate, with the formal approval of the Policy Plan for its term of office, by…