Crofters’ Training Seminar “Joins Up The Dots”

by SCF | Jun 18, 2014 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) ran a very well-received debut intermediate-level crofting training seminar in Newtonmore last week on ‘Sustain, Diversify and Grow’ crofting enterprise. “Diversification is a trade-mark of crofting” said...

Skye and Lochalsh Abattoir Moves Forward

by SCF | Jun 3, 2014 | News Archive

An abattoir for the Skye and Lochalsh area has moved a significant step closer with the engagement of a project officer to take the plans forward. Skye and Lochalsh Meat Supply Group (SLMSG) has appointed Rachael Jackson to bring the abattoir to reality, following the...

Highland Folk Museum Opens Its Doors to Crofters

by SCF | May 9, 2014 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation will be running their first diversification seminar “Sustain, Diversify and Grow” at the Highland Folk Museum in their stunning new building, Am Fasgadh, at Newtonmore on 13th and 14th June.This intensive learning programme...

Enterprising Crofters Showcase Their Goods

by SCF | Apr 8, 2014 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation has announced the launch of a new website http://www.scottishcroftingenterprise.co.uk which showcases food, crafts and holidays available from crofts throughout the Highlands & Islands. Chief Executive, Patrick Krause said...

Crofters Take Care of some of Scotland’s Finest Land

by SCF | Apr 1, 2014 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) have pointed out that crofters look after some of Scotland’s most precious environment and deserve public support to do so. “At this time when our agriculture policy is being reformed, no one can have failed to have...