SCF Post Brexit Position

by SCF | Sep 29, 2017 | News Archive

​This paper sets out the initial thoughts of SCF on Post Brexit options for agricultural and rural development, including Trade; Support; Animal Welfare and Environmental Protection. The paper can be viewed here.

SCF welcomes government commitment to continue crofting legislation reform

by SCF | Aug 29, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the Scottish Government commitment to continue the process reforming crofting legislation within this parliamentary session, as indicated by the consultation launched this week. “This is another stage in the long...

CROFTING SURGERY KYLE THUR 31ST AUGUST

by SCF | Aug 16, 2017 | News Archive

SCF CROFTING SURGERY: Old and new members welcome. Tea and Coffee. WHERE: SCF Kyle HQ WHEN: Thursday 31st August Drop in 10.30am-12.30pm: Appointments 12.30pm-2.30pm. Please call 01599 530005, or email .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) if you...

SCF perspective on the ewe hogg scheme

by SCF | Aug 3, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has broadly agreed with the NFUS on the necessity to curb the excessive claiming on the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) by some large farms and has offered further suggestions for improvement. Read more...

Scottish Crofting Federation welcomes croft relets and urges more to be done

by SCF | Jul 25, 2017 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the Crofting Commission’s announcement that five croft tenancies have been relet to new tenants, and that a further five are shortly also to have new tenants. Read more …….

YOUNG CROFTER RATE – NOW EXTENDED TO AGED 40 & UNDER

by SCF | Jul 17, 2017 | News Archive

At the recent SCF Board meeting it was agreed that the young crofter rate of £31.50 would be extended to those aged 40 and under. If you know a “young crofter” who is not a member please pass on this news. The future of crofting is dependent on young crofters and as...