Crofting Training
New in-person courses for 2026 open for booking now!
Crofting for the Future:
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.
- Keiss, 6/7th February 2026 – Keiss Hall
- Portnalong, Skye, 20/21st February 2026 – Minginish Community Hall
- Benderloch, Oban, 6/7th March 2026 – Victory Hall
- Dores, Inverness, 27/28th March 2026 – Dores Village Hall
Croft Horticulture
Online Workshops with crofter and market gardener John Hamilton
- 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
Introduction to Lambing
Online Workshop
Wednesday 18th February 2026, 7.00 – 9.00pm
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for this workshop
£20 members/£35 non-members
Trees on Crofts
Online Workshops with crofter Phil Knott
Tree Fodder: Wednesday 18th March 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
Crofting Basics
Online Workshop
Getting Started with RPS Registration & SAF
Monday 16th March 2026 – 7:30-9:00PM
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for this workshop
£5 members/£15 non-members
Crofting for the Future Series 2
Online Workshop 6
Carbon Audits – Using Online Tools: Wednesday 11th March 2026 7:30 – 9:00pm
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for these workshops
£5 members/£15 non-members
Crofting for the Future – Series 2
Online Workshop 5
Virtual Fence Cattle Collars
Tuesday 24th February 2026 – 7:30-9:00PM
Book early as spaces will be limited and we anticipate high demand for this workshop
£5 members/£15 non-members
In-Person Training – Isle of Lewis
An amazing opportunity to learn the basics of fencing on your croft with expert fencer Chris Humphries.
Over two days you will be shown the materials, equipment and techniques needed for ground preparation; putting up basic stock fencing; rabbit netting; adding wire extensions for deer deterrence; minimum requirements for CAGS funding; fencing maintenance; and more!
Isle of Lewis – 29/30th May 2026 – Grinneabhat, N Bragar
In-Person Training – North Uist
An amazing opportunity to learn the basics of fencing on your croft with expert fencer Keith MacDonald.
Over two days you will be shown the materials, equipment and techniques needed for ground preparation; putting up basic stock fencing; rabbit netting; adding wire extensions for deer deterrence; minimum requirements for CAGS funding; fencing maintenance; and more!
North Uist – 6/7th May 2026 – Trumisgarry
