Anomaly of Uk Government Stance on Indigenous People Highlighted

by SCF | Feb 27, 2008 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation will present the research project “Crofters; Indigenous People of the Highlands and Islands” at the Parliamentary Crofting Cross Party Group today (27th). The report looks at parallels between Highland crofters and...

Indigenous People

by SCF | Feb 21, 2008 | News Archive

CROFTERS' INDIGENOUS STATUS REPORT TO BE LAUNCHEDHow the United Nations can help promote the distinctive culture of the Scottish Highlands is the subject of a report being launched at the Scottish Parliament next week by the Scottish Crofting...

Future Farmer Award

by SCF | Feb 21, 2008 | News Archive

The Future Farmer Award is a new initiative funded by the Elizabeth Murray Trust. Each year a trailblazing Scottish farmer will be given £4,000 and a package of practical support to help them promote their ideas to other farmers and land managers. Applications...

Grey Lag Geese Totals Needed

by SCF | Feb 5, 2008 | News Archive

Anyone in the Western Isles who has been shooting Greylag geese in the open season is reminded to let the local Department office know the total number shot. Ena MacDonald, Scottish Crofting Foundation past-chair, said, “We raised the problem of goose damage...

Imminent Payment of Delayed LFASS

by SCF | Jan 28, 2008 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Foundation Chairman Norman Leask, described as ‘very good news’, the commitment to pay delayed support payments to Less Favoured Areas within two weeks. This follows favourable discussions in Europe yesterday of the Scottish Rural...