News Release:  Scottish Crofting Federation welcomes Commission Convener

by SCF | Jun 21, 2017 | News Archive

Chair of the SCF, Russell Smith, said, “We are very pleased that a Convener has now been appointed and that it is Rod Mackenzie, a well-kent and respected person. It was very heartening that a good proportion of the Commissioners stood up to be counted for the...

Funded places on the Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme

by SCF | Jun 15, 2017 | News Archive

Newly available in the Highlands and Islands area is the hugely popular Scottish Enterprise Rural Leadership Programme. Applicants are being sought for the 2017-18 programme, which will run from October 2017 to March 2018. Highland and Islands Enterprise are funding...

Crofting Federation quizzes party leaders on agricultural policy intentions

by SCF | May 23, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has written to all the main party leaders asking them to outline their intentions for agriculture and rural development policy in the lead-up to the general election. The chair of the SCF, Russell Smith, said, “What happens to...

Tick-borne Illness Campaign Scotland

by SCF | May 22, 2017 | News Archive

The Tick-borne Illness Campaign Scotland is focused on achieving better treatment for patients in Scotland with Lyme Disease and related co-infections. A petition has been submitted to the Scottish Parliament and background analysis material and patient stories have...

CROFTING LAW CONFERENCE June 9th 2017

by SCF | May 22, 2017 | News Archive

This year’s conference, Chaired by Sir Crispin Agnew of Lochnaw, Bt. QC, will look at the Scottish Government’s proposals for Crofting Law Reform, where things are at and what happens next. See Events for more information