Crofting Training
New in-person courses coming soon 2025-2026
Crofting Basics
Online Workshops
- Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) explained: Tue 2nd September 2025, 7.30 – 9.00pm
- Croft Housing Grant Scheme explained: Tue 9th September 2025, 7.30 – 9.00pm
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for these workshops
£5 members/£15 non-members
Croft Horticulture
Online Workshops with crofter and market gardener John Hamilton
- Harvesting and preparing for selling: Tue 15th July 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Preserving and growing over winter: Tue 26th August 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Planning for a market garden: Tue 14th October 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
- Preparing for the season: Tue 17th February 2026, 7.00 – 9.00pm
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for these workshops
£20 members/£35 non-members


In-Person Training
This course is suitable for both new entrant AND experienced crofters.
Have you been asking yourself:-
How can I prepare for changes in agricultural policy?
How can I make my croft more sustainable:- economically & environmentally?
What can I learn from others to adapt my crofting practice – for climate change, biodiversity, and more?
What resources are available to support me?
Answers to these and other questions in our in-person, interactive two day training course.
- North Uist 5th/6th September – Hosta Hall
- South Lochs 12th/13th September – Pairc Trust, Kershader
- Balmacara, 10th/11th October – Balmacara Steadings
- Keiss, 17th/18th October – Keiss Hall
- Ullapool, 31st October/1st November – Macphail Centre

