Crofter’s Pie Will be the New Scotch Pie

by SCF | Jun 28, 2010 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation put their plans for a range of crofters’ pies before Environment minister Roseanna Cunningham at the Highland show today (Fri). Ms Cunningham tasted an all-butter lamb and marjoram pie, served with pea puree and pea shoots at the...

Croft Produce Showcased In Goumet Buffet at Royal Highland Show

by SCF | Jun 28, 2010 | News Archive

A Western Isles chef has been selected by the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) to showcase the finest in croft produce at this year's Royal Highland Show at Ingliston. Murdo Alex Macritchie of Lewis has designed a gourmet cold buffet featuring prime lamb,...

EXPANDING MUTTON MARKET WOULD HELP PRESERVE ENVIRONMENT, SAY ISLAND CROFTERS

by SCF | Jun 10, 2010 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has backed calls by island crofters for an expansion in the market for mutton. Western Isles crofters say the hills and moors on the islands are suffering from lack of grazing, and this situation could be turned round if there...

RENEWABLES, AN OPPORTUNITY WASTED ASK SCF

by SCF | Jun 9, 2010 | News Archive

A question of insurmountable hurdles was left as a conclusion to a seminar on small-scale renewable energy production held by the SCF on Saturday in Balmacara. Donnie MacDonald, SCF director and spokesman on renewables said “there is a lot of enthusiasm for the...

SCF APPOINT NEW CHAIR

by SCF | Jun 9, 2010 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation appointed their new Chair, Eleanor Arthur, at their AGM held on Saturday 5th June in Balmacara. In her address to the assembled gathering, the young Shetland woman said “It is a great honour, but also a considerable...