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Highland Self Build Loan Fund
Introducing a brand new fund for self builders in the Highlands! The Scottish Government’s ‘Highland Self Build Loan Fund’, is to be administered by The Highlands Small Communities Housing Trust,…
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Open letter from Crofting Commission’s Chief Executive
Update from Crofting Commission’s Chief Executive An open letter has been issued by the Crofting Commission’s Chief Executive, Catriona Maclean which reads: There has been much said recently about the…
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Crofting Commission confirm resignation of Commissioner
The Crofting Commission today confirmed that William Swann decided to resign from the position of Commissioner on Thursday 2, June. William Swann, from the Isle of Skye, was appointed as…
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Crofting Commission emphasise the role of grazings committees in representing shareholders
The Crofting Commission is emphasising the important role of grazings committees in representing shareholders and maintaining and improving common grazings. Grazings committees play a crucial part in the crofting system…
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Crofting Commission welcomes Highland Council’s removal of section 75 agreement
The Crofting Commission welcomes the decision made by the Highland Council’s Planning, Development and Infrastructure Committee to remove the use of legal agreements under section 75 of the Town and…
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Positive meeting with shareholders of Mangersta Common Grazings
The Crofting Commission met with shareholders of Mangersta common grazings today, Tuesday 17 May. The meeting was productive and the Commission would like to thank shareholders for their positive contribution.…
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Statement from the Crofting Commission 16 May 2016
The Crofting Commission is reaffirming its commitment to working with Upper Coll shareholders following this morning’s decision by Inverness Sheriff Court to refuse the orders for interim interdict which had…
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Statement from the Crofting Commission 10 May
The Board of the Crofting Commission has appointed a Constable to replace the Grazings Committee of Upper Coll, Isle of Lewis, which has been out of office since 14 April…
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Statement from the Crofting Commission
The Crofting Commission issued the following statement at its Board meeting today: The Commission wish to reassure shareholders that it is committed to assisting all common grazings committees and clerks…
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The Rights of Crofters and the Duties of Grazings Committees and their Grazings Clerks
The Commission is unable to comment on current ‘live’ cases. However, with the increased focus on common grazings, grazings committees and shareholders, we do think that it is a good…