The Crofting Commission regulates
and promotes the interests of crofting in Scotland
to secure the future of crofting.
and promotes the interests of crofting in Scotland
to secure the future of crofting.
Please note that the Commission will be closed from 12:30pm on Tuesday 24 December 2024 and will re-open again on Friday 27 December 2024 at 09:00am.
Creating a well regulated crofting system that positively contributes to the sustainability of rural communities.
The Crofting Commission regulates and promotes the interests of crofting in Scotland to secure the future of crofting.
We are required to process any information comprising personal data under the terms of Data Protection law and the EU General Data Protection Regulation, please read our privacy policy on how the Commission uses and protects your personal data.
Register of Crofts (ROC Online)
Search for Croft details through our ROC Online.
Regulatory Applications & Guidance
Crofters are required to submit regulatory applications to the Crofting Commission to make changes to their croft. Find your application form here
Common Grazings
Common grazings are areas of land used by a number of crofters and others who hold a right to graze stock on that land. Find out more
Crofter's Duties
All crofters, both tenant and owner-occupiers are required to comply with a number of statutory duties relating to residency and management of their crofts. Find out more
Croft Succession
Find out more about the important subject of croft succession.
Crofting Landlords
Helpful information to assist landlords
Advice & Support for Crofters
Find out what advice and support is available from other organisations, for new and existing crofters.
Factsheets & FAQs
Have you got a question for us? You may find the answer in our Frequently Asked Questions or in our Factsheets.
Certain regulatory applications trigger the compulsory requirement to register your croft on the Crofting Register. Find out more on the Crofting Register page of this website.
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