New uses for grazings

A crofter with a right to a common grazings can suggest a new use for part of the land, other than for grazings or woodlands. This should be raised with the grazings committee or constable.

The new use must not:

• harm the way other parts of the grazings are used
• negatively affect the interests of the landowner

Peatland restoration

Peatland restoration is often funded through programs like Peatland Action, administered by NatureScot. These projects frequently take place on common grazings, so it's essential for all parties—landlords, crofters, and anyone else with grazing rights—to be involved from the start.

For more information, refer to the Peatland Code and the Peatland Action websites.