Crofting Training

New in-person courses coming soon 2025-2026

Crofting Basics

Online Workshops

 

  • Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) explained: Tue 2nd September 2025, 7.30 – 9.00pm
  • Croft Housing Grant Scheme explained: Tue 9th September 2025, 7.30 – 9.00pm

Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for these workshops

£5 members/£15 non-members

Croft Horticulture

Online Workshops with crofter and market gardener John Hamilton

 

  • Harvesting and preparing for selling: Tue 15th July 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
  • Preserving and growing over winter: Tue 26th August 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
  • Planning for a market garden: Tue 14th October 2025, 7.00 – 9.00pm
  • Preparing for the season: Tue 17th February 2026, 7.00 – 9.00pm

Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for these workshops

£20 members/£35 non-members

In-Person Training

This course is suitable for both new entrant AND experienced crofters.

Have you been asking yourself:-
How can I prepare for changes in agricultural policy?
How can I make my croft more sustainable:- economically & environmentally?
What can I learn from others to adapt my crofting practice – for climate change, biodiversity, and more?
What resources are available to support me?

Answers to these and other questions in our in-person, interactive two day training course.

  • North Uist 5th/6th September – Hosta Hall
  • South Lochs 12th/13th September – Pairc Trust, Kershader
  • Balmacara, 10th/11th October – Balmacara Steadings
  • Keiss, 17th/18th October – Keiss Hall
  • Ullapool, 31st October/1st November – Macphail Centre