New ‘first’ for crofting in Moray

by SCF | Mar 31, 2022 | News Archive

A new croft has been created in Moray for the first time since crofting was extended to the area in 2010. Jamie McIntyre, of the Woodland Crofts Partnership, commented, “We are delighted that the first new croft to be created in Moray should prove to be a woodland...

Crofting Federation looks forward to new Commissioners’ role in updating crofting legislation

by SCF | Mar 22, 2022 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has acknowledged the outcome of the recent election of Crofting Commissioners, saying that they have their work cut out to effectively regulate crofting. Donald MacKinnon, chair of the SCF, said, “Crofting is a unique system of...

Events to explain what new livestock assurance standards mean to crofters

by SCF | Feb 22, 2022 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) will host a series of events with Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) to explain what the changes to sheep and cattle assurance standards that go live in April will mean to crofting. “Health planning is a useful way of proactively...

We are hiring!

by SCF | Feb 18, 2022 | News Archive

We are looking for an Admin Assistant to work with us in the SCF office in Kyle. Experience of general office administration and working with Microsoft Office would be good but full training will also be given. If you would like to get in touch about the post please...

Crofting Federation says funding promised for goose control is welcome but ‘bitter-sweet’

by SCF | Feb 16, 2022 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the announcement of some funding for goose control, after concerted lobbying, but points out that it will barely keep numbers static let alone reduce to a sustainable figure. “We have brought the problem of geese to...