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,...

Finding the Right Insurance for Social Crofting

by SCF | Jul 23, 2021 | Social Crofting Toolkits

Chris Smith gives advice about finding the right insurance for your Social Crofting plans: Chris Smith has worked in the insurance industry for 23 years and has specialised in agricultural claims for the last 10. He is now head of the agricultural team for Marsh...