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The Crofting Commission Board met on Wednesday, 7th May 2025 to discuss the instruction received from the Scottish Government, with a particular focus on the duties of crofters. Scottish Government Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie MSP, has emphasised the importance of ensuring these duties are prioritised, especially residency, given its significant impact on the economic and social viability of crofting communities.

Crofting Land Area Expands by 111 Hectares Over Six Years, Demonstrating Balanced Regulatory Approach The Crofting Commission has announced today, Tuesday 18th March 2025, a significant net increase of 111…

Crofting Commission to Enforce Annual Notice Compliance and Crofting Duties   The Crofting Commission is today, Tuesday 4th of March 2025, reminding all crofters and owner-occupier crofters of their legal obligation…

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…