SCF perspective on the ewe hogg scheme

by SCF | Aug 3, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has broadly agreed with the NFUS on the necessity to curb the excessive claiming on the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) by some large farms and has offered further suggestions for improvement. Read more...

Scottish Crofting Federation welcomes croft relets and urges more to be done

by SCF | Jul 25, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the Crofting Commission’s announcement that five croft tenancies have been relet to new tenants, and that a further five are shortly also to have new tenants. Read more …….

YOUNG CROFTER RATE – NOW EXTENDED TO AGED 40 & UNDER

by SCF | Jul 17, 2017 | News Archive

At the recent SCF Board meeting it was agreed that the young crofter rate of £31.50 would be extended to those aged 40 and under. If you know a “young crofter” who is not a member please pass on this news. The future of crofting is dependent on young crofters and as...

CROFTING SURGERY – ULLAPOOL Tuesday 11th July

by SCF | Jul 7, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation invites you to its first Ullapool Crofting Surgery for SCF members and drop in session for new members Place: SCF Office, Unit 1a Latheron Lane (above the old Hydro Shop), Ullapool Time: from 10.30 – 12noon members and new members...

PHOTO COMPETITION

by SCF | Jul 7, 2017 | News Archive

Crofting – the landscape, the people, the animals Our popular notecards, sold on the Scottish Crofting Enterprise website are running out. The new cards will feature images that reflect the crofting way of life. To enter, simply send your photographs in digital...