Case Study 3 – Elchies, Speyside

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Case Studies

This enterprise has circumnavigated the barriers to introducing innovative local social aspects on their farm tailored to, and tied to, their core business and holistic values.   Characteristics Successful and innovative smallholding. Crofting and business...

Case Study 4 – Knockfarrel Produce

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Case Studies

A busy croft growing fruit and veg changed its business model to supply local people, supported by local volunteers who want to help make this work – social buzz, active outdoor work, shared purpose.   Case Study 4 Croft producing vegetable and meat...

Case Study 5

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Case Studies

The intention was to use the farm as an educational and therapeutic space where outdoor activities could be adapted to suit the individual.   Charecteristics Smallholding. Care croft was to be primary income. Lots of planning over model. Sttruggled to establish....

Case Study 6 – Glachbeg Croft Centre

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Case Studies

This is a site that offers services in the context of a croft. It works, and is a financially viable model. Lots of experience went into making it workable.   Characteristics Educational activities on a croft. Experience in education. Contracts through education...

Social Crofting Links

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Toolkits

Find some inspiration from lots of different models of social crofting Highland and Moray – some crofters, smallholders and farms already offering Social Crofting opportunities: Glachbeg Croft Centre, North Kessock Elchies Farm, Aberlour, Speyside Knockfarrel,...