SCF Urges Crofters To Take Care In Burning

by SCF | Mar 6, 2018 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) urges crofters who practice Muirburn to do so with extra care as several fires have gone out of control in difficult conditions recently. “Burning off the heather in a carefully controlled manner is an essential part of managing hill...

SCF calls for moratorium on sporting rates demands

by SCF | Feb 20, 2018 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) calls on local authorities to halt inappropriate demands for payment of rates from crofters on sporting rights which they do not have and to declare a moratorium until this has been sorted out. Read more

SCF Welcomes Government Loan

by SCF | Feb 13, 2018 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the advance loan for less favoured areas provided by Scottish Government and urges crofters to take advantage of it. “Crofters rely on the Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme,” said Chair of the SCF, Russell Smith, “in...

Russell Smith, SCF Chair meets MPs Ian Blackford and Jamie Stone

by SCF | Feb 5, 2018 | News Archive

With Brexit again dominating the headlines Russell Smith, Chair of the Scottish Crofting Federation, has met with Highland MPs Ian Blackford and Jamie Stone to put forward the SCF’s views on the way forward. The MPs have both agreed to pass on the SCF post-Brexit...

SCF calls on Scottish Government to support creation of small local abattoirs

by SCF | Jan 23, 2018 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) calls on the Scottish Government to give tangible support to the creation of small local abattoirs that can underpin the meat niche market Scotland seeks. “The abattoir situation is very vexing,” said SCF Chair, Russell Smith....

Job Opportunity Training Administrator Ullapool

by SCF | Jan 15, 2018 | News Archive

Due to a long term staff absence this role with the Scottish Crofting Federation has become available. Working as part of a small office based team in Ullapool this role would suit anyone who has experience of working with spreadsheets, bookings systems and customer...