Call for land at SCF Young Crofters gathering

by SCF | Aug 19, 2020 | News Archive

Access to land was highlighted as an obstacle at an on-line event hosted by the Scottish Crofting Federation’s young crofters. The event showcased croft-work, aspirations and concerns of young crofters. The day was chaired by young crofter, Donald MacKinnon, SCF’s...

Crofting Federation rejects UK Government ‘Internal Market’ proposals

by SCF | Aug 12, 2020 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has responded to UK Government consultation on proposed legislation on the U.K. Internal Market. SCF Chair Yvonne White said, “Having scrutinised this incoherent white paper at length, we cannot find evidence to support the need for...

SCF Young Crofters Gathering 2020 – adapting, sharing and inspiring

by SCF | Aug 11, 2020 | News Archive

Tuesday 18th August 2020, 10am – 4pm (ZOOM) Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) are holding a free virtual gathering for Young Crofters, on Tuesday 18th August, 5 years on from a successful residential event held at Glencanisp Lodge, Lochinver. Four sessions will...

Survey highlights crofters’ Covid-19 concerns

by SCF | Apr 21, 2020 | News Archive

The responses from a survey put out to crofters by the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) reveal access to cash-flow, labour, contractors, supplies and veterinary care as the main problems faced due to Covid-19. “We have had a very good response to our survey“, said...

Crofting Federation sets 2020 priorities

by SCF | Jan 21, 2020 | News Archive

The Board and Council of the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) held its first meeting of the new year on Friday at which the campaign priorities for 2020 were set. “As the only organisation dedicated to campaigning for crofters and fighting for the future of...