Further Succession Help & Support

Croft Succession Law, Policy & Procedure

Find out detailed information on the law, policy and procedure around croft succession including important timescales involved via this link Succession | Crofting Commission (scotland.gov.uk)

Croft Succession FAQ's

Our FAQ section on Succession contains answers to the most common questions we receive in relation to Croft Succession. FAQ | Crofting Commission (scotland.gov.uk)

Croft Succession Information Pack

We have recently produced a pack designed to assist those who may be considering croft succession and a copy can be downloaded via this link Croft Succession Info Pack

Farm Advisory Service Funding

Crofters can now access up to £1,000 in funding through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) for specialist advice on succession planning – without the need for a prior Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP). Please visit www.fas.scot/succession-planning-crofting or Telephone 0300 323 0161

Scottish Land Matching Service

The Scottish Land Matching Service holds details of those looking for an opportunity in crofting and also offers a place to register an opportunity, which may be of interest to aspiring crofters. Please visit www.slms.scot Telephone 07741 902648

Scotland’s Citizens Advice

Advice provided by this service is free, independent, confidential, impartial and available to everyone.                  Free Helpline 0800 028 1456

Royal Scottish Agricutural Benevolent Institution (RSABI)

RSABI can discuss any concerns over succession and point you in the direction of professional support and advice. Please visit www.rsabi.org.uk Freephone 0808 1234 55

The Law Society of Scotland

It is advisable that you instruct a solicitor, who has knowledge and experience of dealing with croft succession. The Law Society of Scotland can help you find you find a solicitor with crofting experience. Please visit their website at www.lawscot.org.uk or Telephone 01312267411