SCF Annual Gathering on Barra

by SCF | Jun 26, 2008 | News Archive

Register now for this year’s SCF Gathering in October on Barra. Arrival 6th, conferencing, workshops, visits 7th & 8th, departure 9th.Phone or email HQ to book your place.

Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

by SCF | Jun 26, 2008 | News Archive

Entry is now open for the 2008 Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards. These prestigious awards, now in their fourth year, celebrate excellence and achievement in the food and drink industry in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.With some of the best natural...

Rural Fuel Prices Petition

by SCF | Jun 18, 2008 | News Archive

The petition is calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to make representations to the UK Government about the cost of fuel in the Western Isles and other rural areas of Scotland which are now amongst the most expensive places in the world...

Pedigree Shetland Cattle and Sheep for sale

by SCF | Jun 9, 2008 | News Archive

For Sale: Pedigree Shetland cattle and Hebridean sheep, hand knit wool and tweed from Hebridean fleeces. Further details: www.farmofgarth.co.uk or ring Nickie on 01856711350 or 07880928885

Crofting Foundation Welcomes EU Parliament Sheep Report

by SCF | May 28, 2008 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) has welcomed the adoption by the European Parliament’s Agriculture Committee of the Aylward Report on the EU sheep industry. The report, by Irish MEP Liam Aylward, calls for action by the European Commission to reverse the...

Tell us what you think of the Aylward Report

by SCF | May 27, 2008 | News Archive

We have created a discussion topic in our forum so that you can let us know whether or not you support the findings and recommendations contained within the Aylward report on the future of the sheep/lamb and goat sector in Europe and, especially, Scotland.