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The Scottish Government has today, Thursday 6th of February 2025, announced the appointment of Andrew Thin as the new Chair of the Crofting Commission. Mr. Thin takes over from Malcolm…

The Crofting Commission has today, Wednesday 6th of November, announced a new initiative to address the issue of vacant crofts across the crofting counties. This proactive approach aims to revitalise…

A landmark report commissioned by the Crofting Commission, and prepared by BiGGAR Economics, has unveiled the extraordinary economic contribution of crofting to Scotland. The findings reveal that crofting generates a…

The Scottish Government has opened its public consultation on proposed reforms to the Crofting Act, which runs until 2 September 2024, and is seeking views from crofters. For more information visit…

The Crofting Commission has today, Thursday 6th June 2024, welcomed the launch of a Scottish Government consultation on crofting reform. The consultation seeks views on a number of key issues…

The Crofting Commission has today, Monday 6th of May 2024, submitted its response to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the Islands Connectivity Plan: Strategic Approach and Vessels and Ports Plan.…

The Crofting Commission has today, Monday 22nd of April 2024, responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the National Good Food Nation Plan. The Commission welcomes the plan’s focus on…

The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 16th of April 2024, announcing changes to how applications are to be submitted. Starting Monday, April 29th, 2024, the Commission will no longer accept…

The Crofting Commission today, Wednesday 10th of April announced a new initiative designed to strengthen the crofting sector by engaging with landlords of vacant crofts. This project aims to ensure…

The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 2nd April 2024, advocating for a more prominent role for crofters and common grazings committees in deer management decisions. This follows their submission to…