NEWS

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 imp...

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 hectares in crofting land area across the crofting counties since 2019,...

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 to submit their annual notice by the deadline of...

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 Mathieson, who has served as Convenor since 2021. Mr. Thin brings a wealth of experience to ...

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...