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Crofters point to better use of money and land

Crofters point to better use of money and land

by | Dec 14, 2020 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has criticised the Scottish Government’s award of £1,000,000 to a single land-owner, MacLeod of Skye, as “pandering to green tokenism with public money that could be better spent”. Read more here
Ministers’ assurances inadequate say crofters

Ministers’ assurances inadequate say crofters

by | Nov 30, 2020 | News Archive

Assurances given by UK ministers, at a Northern Isles meeting last week, that all is well with Brexit planning, were simply not enough says the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF). “Our members are very worried about the effect of a no deal exit from the EU on the...
Scottish sheep producers call on government to come clean

Scottish sheep producers call on government to come clean

by | Nov 17, 2020 | News Archive

The National Sheep Association Scotland (NSA Scotland) and The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) have joined their voices in calling on the UK Government to give more clarity to the Scottish sheep industry in the event of failure to reach an agreement with Europe on...
SCF Young Crofter Award 2020

SCF Young Crofter Award 2020

by | Sep 1, 2020 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Federation and The MacRobert Trust invite the nomination of young crofters for the award of Young Crofter 2020. We are looking for young folk of 40 years or less who are crofting in a sustainable and enterprising way and who play an active part in...
Call for land at SCF Young Crofters gathering

Call for land at SCF Young Crofters gathering

by | Aug 19, 2020 | News Archive

Access to land was highlighted as an obstacle at an on-line event hosted by the Scottish Crofting Federation’s young crofters. The event showcased croft-work, aspirations and concerns of young crofters. The day was chaired by young crofter, Donald MacKinnon, SCF’s...