NEWS

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 underutilised croft land, strengthen crofting communities, and ensure the long-t...

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 staggering £588 million in Gross Value Added (GVA) annual...

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 official page on the link below. https://www.gov.scot/news/consultatio...

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 affecting the future of crofting in Scotland. Malcolm Mathieson, Convener of the Crof...

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 response highlights the critical role of reliable and cost-effect...

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 creating a sustainable and secure food system for Scotland, but has str...

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 applications sent by email.  This includes both Crofting Commission applicatio...

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 landlords are aware of their responsibilities and to encourage the re-letting of c...

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 the Scottish Government’s consultation on Managing deer for climate and ...

To the Editor, There is a recognised concern within the crofting community regarding the recent advertisement of sale of a croft tenancy seemingly based on market value in Knoydart, as reported in your newspaper on the 27th of March 2024. The assignation of a crofting ...