Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing, left, HIE director of regional development Carroll Buxton and Crofting Commission convener Rod MacKenzie.
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has announced that a member of the Crofting Commission will be invited to formally attend HIE board meetings to discuss crofting matters.
While meeting with representatives from both organisations at the Black Isle Show, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: ‘I welcome this positive development.