Stephen Webster

stephen.webster@crofting.gov.scot

Appointed commissioner – started October 2025

Having worked in the UK Investment industry for around 30 years, Stephen Webster will bring strong financial acumen to the role of Commissioner with the Crofting Commission. His direct experience of crofting comes from living in a crofting community in the Western Isles, and he recognises the unique opportunity crofting brings for rural communities in Scotland. Stephen’s skills and abilities will help to manage and monitor the risks which the Commission will face in the coming years.

Register of interests

Other roles: 

• Chair of Isle of Barra Distillers

Contracts: None

Election expenses: None

Houses, land and buildings: I jointly, along with my wife, own a home on Isle of Barra; I jointly, along with my wife, own a home in Edinburgh

Interest in shares and securities: Minority beneficial holdings in listed companies; Shares in Livecode Ltd (approx. 2%), share options in Isle of Barra Distillers (2% rising to 5% over time).

Gifts and hospitality: None

Non-financial interests: None

Close family members: Brother in Law owns properties on Barra which are connected to crofts; Mother in Law owns a property on Barra connected to a croft.

Initial statement made: 23 November 2025

Last amended:  8 December 2025