THE Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) says crofting has a future despite the uncertainties of the coming years, but warns that crofters will need to stand together.
Chairman Russell Smith, following the SCF’s annual gathering at Applecross on ‘Crofting’s Place in Europe’, said: ‘Given the result of the Crofting Commission elections, it is clear that crofting has a future – but it is something we will have to fight for.
‘Speakers at our gathering presented plenty of evidence to show that a sustainable future for rural communities, food production and the environment depends on small-scale holdings with a range of activities and an holistic approach to rural development.