Summary of SCF members’ response to the CoIoC recommendations

by SCF | Sep 15, 2008 | News Archive

There is consensus that the CoIoC Final Report is a useful reference document that can be used to steer crofting reform, whilst recognising that not all of the recommendations are acceptable. There has been opinion at both ends of the spectrum from ‘bin...

The RSE Committee of Inquiry Into the Future of Scotlands Hills and Islands

by SCF | Sep 11, 2008 | News Archive

The Royal Socitey of Edinburgh committee of inquiry into the Future of Scotland’s Hills and Islands report was launched in September. This link goes to the page on which you will find the links to the full report and a summary...

Crofters Demand Fair Pay For Work Done

by SCF | Aug 27, 2008 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) has asked the Scottish Government for assurances that recommendations in the ‘Shucksmith Report’ that call for increased support to crofters will be honoured.SCF Chairman Neil MacLeod said “We have been holding...

The Bigger Picture

by SCF | Jul 16, 2008 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Foundation Vice-Chairman Hugh Donaldson has called on crofters to “bear in mind the bigger picture” over the approaching crofting reforms.

Muddy waters

by SCF | Jul 9, 2008 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation have been urging crofters to make their views on the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting Final Report known.

Crofters Welcome Thorough Review of FMD Response

by SCF | Jun 27, 2008 | News Archive

A major review of the response to the 2007 Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak in England in 2007 provides a good basis for further discussion, according to the Scottish Crofting Foundation.