SCF gives cautious reaction to election of commission convener.

by SCF | Jun 25, 2015 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has cautiously welcomed the election of a new Crofting Commission convener, warning of a long way to go to restore confidence in the commission.SCF Vice-Chair Russell Smith said, "Following a long period of silence since the...

CROFTERS FACE CRISIS DUE TO WEATHER

by SCF | Jun 24, 2015 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has alerted the Scottish Government to the plight of crofters’ livestock due to the lack of grazing and has asked for emergency payments to be made. Crofters in the Highlands and Islands are facing crisis due to the lack of...

Crofting representative’s contribution recognised

by SCF | Jun 16, 2015 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) gives tribute to one of their own, Neil MacLeod from Stornoway, in being recognised "for services to crofting and the community in the Western Isles" in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List. Read more...

Vacant Owner-Occupied Croft in the Inverness Area

by SCF | Jun 3, 2015 | News Archive

SCF has been approached by Andrew Grant who is looking to sell his 11 acre croft in Muir of Ord outside Inverness. The croft is currently being used for pigs, vegetable growing and has two poly-tunnels. The croft is accessed by a private road and has a croft house...

Pesticides Disposal Scheme – deadline for new requests this Friday

by SCF | May 28, 2015 | News Archive

The phone line for the Scottish Pesticides Disposal Scheme, giving people the opportunity to dispose of certain banned pesticides safely and confidentially, will close this Friday 29th May at 4.30pm. This deadline is only for new calls, and all legitimate requests...