Island LFASS Payments Welcomed But More Targeting Needed

by SCF | Apr 3, 2007 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation has welcomed the Scottish Executive's decision to offer island crofters and farmers additional funding through the Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme. After a long campaign led by the SCF, the Executive have announced that they...

Importance of Following Muirburn Code Highlighted

by SCF | Mar 30, 2007 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Foundation reminded members today of the need to ensure that muirburn is carried out in accordance with the principles of the Muirburn Code.

“Charter for Crofting” Launched

by SCF | Mar 27, 2007 | News Archive

Crofting households account for around 30,000 people in the Highland and Islands – around 30% of households on the mainland and 65% of those on the islands. Over three quarters of a million hectares of land are under crofters’ stewardship. Crofting is the...

SCF Launches Housing Study

by SCF | Mar 23, 2007 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) launched its ‘Housing on Crofting Land’ study at its Skye and Lochalsh Area AGM at Sligachan Hotel on Thursday night. The purpose of the study is to identify ways in which crofting communities can make land available for...

Call for Special Rate for Neccessity Vehicles

by SCF | Mar 22, 2007 | News Archive

Following yesterday’s budget announcement on higher road tax for 4-wheel drive vehicles, the Scottish Crofting Foundation has written to all Highlands and Islands MPs seeking a reduced rate for vehicles which are a necessity of rural life.

NFU – Farmers reminded to apply for Transport Authorisation

by SCF | Mar 21, 2007 | News Archive

NFU Scotland is reminding all livestock producers that new rules governing the transportation of animals came into force across Europe in January. Amongst the new rules is a requirement for any farm business transporting animals over 65 kilometres (approximately 40...