Crofters Alarm at Prospect of Electronic Tagging

by SCF | Mar 25, 2009 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF), the only member-led organisation dedicated to promoting crofting, expressed its disappointment at the outcome of a European meeting on electronic tagging of sheep (EID).SCF Chairman Neil MacLeod said “we have fought long...

Crofters Welcome Bull Scheme Reprieve

by SCF | Feb 11, 2009 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) welcomed the decision by (former) Minister for Environment Michael Russell to delay changes to the crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme until a review team has investigated and reported back with possible alternatives.SCF...

Crofting Induction Courses to start in February

by SCF | Jan 29, 2009 | News Archive

A series of Crofting Induction Courses will commence in February designed for new entrants, recent assignees, aspirant crofters and anyone wishing to know more about crofting today. The courses are part-time and take place over ten evening sessions. Places are still...

E-petition to investigate the high courier charges in the Highlands

by SCF | Jan 5, 2009 | News Archive

To sign a petition the Prime Minister to investigate the charges levied by some couriers/suppliers to the Scottish Highlands.Please click here http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/highlanddelivery/

SCF and EFNCP response to the consultation on the LFASS.

by SCF | Dec 22, 2008 | News Archive

A joint response by the Scottish Crofting Foundation and the EuropeanForum on Nature Conservation and Pastoralism to the ScottishGovernment consultation on the Less favoured Area Support Scheme,December 2008.

Crofters Call On The Government To Debate The Bull Scheme Issue

by SCF | Nov 21, 2008 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation are calling on the Scottish Parliament to hold a debate on the proposed closure of the Crofting Cattle Quality Improvement Scheme that has caused outrage in the crofting communities.