Events

Meet the Drovers

Monday, June 28, 2010

Meet the droves at Ruthven Barracks, Kingussie Saturday 3rd July from 2pm until late.

The first cattle drove to travel on the Minigaig Pass for over 100 years will be holding an open day event at Ruthven Barracks.

• Drover’s Exhibition

• Meet the drovers, their ponies & cattle

• Join informal campfire stories, reminiscences, music & chat

• Learn how cattle & ponies can help wildlife

• Find out how you can take part

• Refreshments

They will also be at the Atholl Country Life Museum, Blair Atholl Wednesday 7th July From 12pm – 2pm

Blair_poster.pdf Kingussie_poster.pdf

2010 Annual Gathering Oban

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Crofting is as an important part of our cultural heritage, and an important part of our future, supporting a unique way of life, a diverse and rich environment, and a rural population in some of the most fragile areas of the Highlands and Islands.

In “A Charter for Crofting”, published by the SCF in 2007, four key issues were identified as being central to the future of crofting.

These were –

• Environmentally sound and economically viable crofting land use

• A well-regulated, well-supported crofting system

• Access to economic opportunities and services

• A strong local food economy

These issues highlight the many dimensions to a viable future for crofting and underline the need for a joined up approach to public policy in relation to crofting, where “One Size doesn’t fit all.”

The Gathering will be addressed by a wide range of speakers including the Minister for Environment Roseanna Cunningham MSP George Lyon MEP, Brendan O’Malley IFA and members of the recently formed SCF youth group.

We also plan to hold a number of participatory workshops at the gathering to specifically look at how the SCF can establish a clear and forward looking agenda for the future of crofting. The results of these workshops will be used in conjunction with the recent membership survey to inform and focus the work of the SCF, develop our capacity to lead from the front and build on our position as a major influence on the policy agenda for the crofting counties.

 

Online event registration for “One Size doesn’t fit all” SCF Annual Gathering 2010

Growing Renewable Opportunities on Croft Land - 5th June

Saturday, May 08, 2010

The Scottish Crofting Federation has organised a renewable energy event to raise awareness of the opportunities available to individuals and townships for renewable developments on in-bye and common grazing. The new feed-in tariff (FIT), coupled with the generation potential of crofting areas, should provide the incentive for townships and individuals to generate their own electricity. The programme is designed primarily for crofters, grazing's shareholders, grazing's clerks and members of crofting communities and will include presentations from crofters who have themselves successfully embraced renewable energy technologies.

Event Registration Online for Growing Renewable Opportunities on Croft Land

Harris Horticulture Training Event

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

Get Growing—Horticultural Training on Harris

Come to an exceptional and free two-day horticultural training event 15-16 February put on by the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) and the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF).

The course starts at the Harris Hotel, from 10am to 3pm on Monday 15 February [lunch included], with an evening question time from 7.30 to 9pm.

This is a rare opportunity to learn from such expert advice and local knowledge. It is also a chance to learn about more Get Growing Workshops envisioned by LHHP later in the year.

Get Growing. To book a place or for more information, contact Barry Shelby, project officer, LHHP. Telephone 01851 612 239.

E-mail barryshelby@mac.com  or bshelby@bshelby.demon.co.uk.

Harris_Horticultural.pdf

Pack Inquiry Meetings

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

The dates for the public meetings Brian Pack is to hold, as part of his Inquiry into Future Support for Agriculture in Scotland, have been announced.

 

The revised meeting schedule is now: 

January 26 - Haddington (Town House)

January 27 - Dumfries (Cairndale Hotel)

January 28 - Ayr (Western House Hotel)

February 1 - Inverurie (Thainstone Centre)

February 2 - Inverness - Ramada Inverness Hotel

February 9 - Thurso - The Park Hotel

February 10 - Kirkwall - The Albert Hotel

February 11 - Lerwick - Clickimin Leisure Centre

February 15 - Oban - Corran Halls

February 16 - Perth - Dewars Centre

March 15 - Benbecula - Dark Island Hote

lMarch 16 - Stornoway - Caberfeidh Hotel

PACK_INQUIRY_MEETINGS.pdf

Options for Horticultural Businesses

Monday, December 21, 2009

 

An open meeting to explain the support schemes available for land holders involved in, or considering, horticultural production

 

Speaker – Siobhan MacDonald, Senior Consultant,

Scottish Agricultural College

 

at Broadford Village Hall

Thursday 14th January at 7.30 p.m.

horticulture.pdf

Protected Food Names Conference

Friday, October 30, 2009

Protected Food Names Conference
2 December 2009 From 10.30am to 3.30pm
Perth Racecourse, Scone Palace Park, Perth, PH2 6BB

This event has been organised by the SAC

For more information or to book please contact

Patrick Hughes on 01224 711 047

Farming For A Better Climate

Friday, October 30, 2009

Farming For A Better Climate - Open Meeting For Farmers & Land Owners
24 November 2009 From 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Thistle Hotel, Milburn Road, Inverness, IV2 3TR

Event Organised By the SAC

For more information and to register your attendance contact

Dr. Elaine Booth on 01224 711 079

Lamb grading and selection for the Market

Thursday, September 03, 2009

Two evening events at Stornoway Auction Mart

Tuesday/Wednesday 13th & 14th October

Further details contact Neil MacLeod 01851 702673

Organised by Lewis & Harris Sheep Producers, Quality Meat Scotland and Scottish Crofting Foundation

 

Food marketing for small producers

Friday, August 14, 2009

One day courses given by food marketing specialists

David Lamb, Patrick Hughes and Paul Mayfield

Scottish Agricultural College

Wednesday 19th August starting 09.30 at
Voluntary Action Lewis, Francis Street, Stornoway

Friday 4th September starting 10.00 at
Nunton Steadings, Benbecula

Saturday 12th September starting at 10.00
Dunbeath Community Centre

Tuesday 22nd September at 10.00
Ledgowan Hotel, Achnasheen

These courses are free including a light lunch.  They will be of interest to anyone engaged in food production and marketing, including those thinking about finishing beef and lamb for local sale.

Please book in advance by contacting SCF Head Office or donald@crofting.org

FOOD_MARKETING.doc

Public Meetings on the draft Crofting Reform Bill

Friday, July 10, 2009

Additional meetings to discuss this bill will be held on:

13 July 2009  (7:30pm to 9pm) Tiree, Tiree Rural Centre, Crossapol

20 July 2009 (7:30pm to 9pm) Wick, Mackays Best Wester Hotel, Union Street, Wick

 

Area and Branch Public Meetings

Thursday, January 29, 2009

 Caithness and East Sutherland Area

Euro Candidates Evening

Dingwall Community Centre, Friday 15th of May 7.30

Lewis Area AGM

Tuesday 31st of March 7.30. Council chambers, Sandwick Road, Stornoway

Inverness and East Highland Area Public Meeting and AGM

Wednesday 25th of March 7.30. Boat of Garten Village Hall.

Caithness and sutherland Area Public Meeting

Meet your MSPs and make your views known

Friday 27th of March 7.30. Community Centre, Helmsdale

 Kyle of Sutherland Branch Open Meeting.

Talk on Bluetongue by vet Stewart Donald

Monday 9th of March 2009, Lairg Community Centre

 Skye and Lochalsh Area AGM

Thursday 26th of March 2009 7.30 Shinty club, Portree

Caithness Branch AGM

Wednesday 4th of February 2009 8 pm, Brown Trout, Watten.

Tiree AGM

Thursday 5th of February 2009 8 pm, Tiree Rural Centre (Mart).

Orkney Area AGM

Monday 9th of February 2009 7.30 pm, Orkney Hotel, Kirkwall.

Kyle of Sutherland Branch AGM

Monday 9th of February 2009 8 pm, Ardgay Hall.

Lochcarron and Applecross Branch Open Meeting

Wednesday 11th of February 2009 7.30 pm, Howard Doris Centre, Lochcarron.

Bluetongue Vaccination Meetings

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

As you will be aware, a compulsory vaccination programme against bluetongue BTV8 commenced in Scotland on Monday 3 November 2008.

A series of bluetongue information meetings will take place across Scotland to provide information for animal keepers about the BTV8 vaccine, the compulsory BTV8 vaccination campaign and to offer the opportunity to have your questions answered directly by representatives from the Scottish Government, Merial Animal Health Ltd and the farming industry.

The purpose of these meetings are to provide the information you require to manage the vaccination of your livestock as efficiently and effectively as possible.

All meetings start at 19:30 hrs, will last approximately 2 hours. for a list of venues please see attachment.

Bluetongue_meets.pdf

SCF Orkney Area - Public Meeting

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

There will be a public meeting to discuss Committee of Inquiry on Crofting Final Report. 12.00 for 12.30 Garden room, King Street Halls, Kirkwall Thursday 24th July 2008.

SCF Skye and Lochalsh Area Committee - Public Meeting

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

There will be a public meeting to discuss the Shucksmith Crofting Inquiry Report on Thursday 31st July 2008 at Portree Shinty Club at 7.30 pm.

 All Welcome