Crofting - News Releases

News Releases about Crofting

Thursday 10/02/2011

Crofters to benefit from focused funding

The Crofting Counties Agricultural Grant Scheme (CCAGS) will be targeted exclusively towards Scotland's crofters.

Thursday 23/12/2010

Future of Crofting

Report on the economic conditions of crofting.

Friday 02/07/2010

Crofting Reform Bill

Parliament passes Bill designed to tackle absenteeism, neglect and speculation.

Thursday 13/05/2010

Brighter future ahead for crofting

Scottish Parliament agrees principles of Crofting Reform Bill.

Wednesday 10/03/2010

Crofting community mapping

Fund to support group registrations and minimise boundary disputes.

Tuesday 09/02/2010

Helping crofting communities

Rural communities urged to register interest in land to benefit from legislation.

Monday 25/01/2010

Historic handover of Harris crofting estates

Remote rural community purchase Government crofting estates.

Tuesday 05/01/2010

Tackling crofting absenteeism

Plans to ensure that crofts are occupied and actively worked.

Thursday 10/12/2009

Safeguarding the future of crofting

Bill tackles absenteeism, neglect and speculation.

Tuesday 29/09/2009

Crofting Bill

Occupancy requirement ruled out of proposed legislation following consultation.

Monday 10/08/2009

Crofting Reform Bill

Last chance to have your say on future of crofting.

Tuesday 19/05/2009

Crofting Reform Bill

Views sought on measures to create a system of crofting 'fit for the 21st century'.

Wednesday 18/03/2009

Independent Review of Bull Scheme

Chair appointed to group to examine the future of bull hire programmes in crofting areas.

Page updated: Monday, February 14, 2011