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Western Isles Council leader invited to talks with hauliers in relation to RETAfter the Scottish Government announced that RET would be removed from hauliers who travel to and from the Western Isles, a… »
Western Isles SNP passes 250th member milestoneWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, today welcomed the SNP's 250th member in the Western Isles and said the recent growth in… »
Labour, Conservative and LibDem MSPs unite to oppose proposed Sound of Barra Special Area of ConservationOn February 8 Jamie McGrigor MSP’s motion opposing the designation of a Special Area of Conservation in the Sound of Barra… »
Highlands and Islands university celebrates 1st anniversaryThe university of the Highlands and Islands celebrates it's first anniversary, since attaining full university status on… »
Western Isles MSP comments on meeting with transport ministerWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today commented regarding the plans for the forthcoming meeting between Transport… »
Row over change to Highlands and Islands air discount schemeHighlands & Islands Labour MSP, David Stewart, has accused the SNP Government of playing fast and loose with the Air… »
Progress on sheep identificationTHE European Commission has agreed to consider a Scottish ‘wish list’ to reduce red tape associated with sheep EID… »
Loganair’s 50th AnniversaryLoganair today (Wednesday, February 1) launched a year-long celebration to mark the company’s 50 years as… »
Western Isles council leader thanks the publicAngus Campbell, Leader of Comhairle nan Eilean Siar, has thanked members of the public for their engagement in the… »- Calls to halt proposed designation of Special Area of ConservationGrowing concerns have been voiced in recent weeks regarding the Sound of Barra and East Mingulay Proposed Special Area of… »
crofters Archive
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Lewis and Harris goose managment group
Posted on March 31, 2010 | No Comments“Scottish Crofters Federation” An initial meeting of the Lewis and Harris Goose Management Group was held in Stornoway on the 1st February 2010. This group has been set up by... -
SCF reject plans for the crofting register
Posted on March 16, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) have issued a clear rejection of the Scottish Government’s plans for the crofting register in their evidence to the Parliamentary Committee for Rural Affairs and... -
Crofters asked to help save decline of wading birds
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Wader-friendly farming” Wading birds, like lapwing and curlew, were once a common sight in Scotland’s countryside but now, due to a range of issues, their numbers in some parts of... -
Scottish producers go for gold
Posted on March 1, 2010 | No CommentsQuality Meat Scotland (QMS) is ensuring Scottish companies don’t miss the opportunity to go for gold at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. QMS has registered on CompeteFor – the... -
Hebrides crofters encouraged to respond to Pack report
Posted on February 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has encouraged crofters in the islands to give their views on a review of support for agriculture in Scotland. Brian Pack has published an interim... -
Crofters Commission is relocating
Posted on February 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe Crofters Commission is relocating to Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness IV3 8NW Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham told Hebrides news Today: “SEARS partners are co-located in 18 locations across... -
Hebrides crofters put views to comittee
Posted on February 12, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Parliament’s Rural Affairs and Environment Committee will meet in Thurso later this month to hear about the challenges facing crofting in the 21st century as it scrutinises the... -
Isle of Lewis whisky draws international interest
Posted on February 9, 2010 | No CommentsThe Isle of Lewis’ first whisky distillery in 170 years is aiming to double its production and to increase the quantity of island grown barley that it uses over the... -
Western Isles MSP welcomes decision to retain bull hire scheme
Posted on February 8, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the announcement from the Scottish Government that the Bull Hire Scheme will be continuing from the Government owned stud farm in Inverness.... -
Croft house loans concern
Posted on February 3, 2010 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has called on the Scottish Government to fully explain the implications of changing from fixed to variable interest rates on their croft house loans. SCF... -
Goverment must make quick decision on future of bull hire scheme
Posted on January 26, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles MP Angus MacNeil has written to the Crofting Minister Roseanna Cunningham, after her comments at the Crofting Conference in Stornoway today regarding the Bull Hire Scheme. An interim... -
Labour plan to tax crofters
Posted on January 25, 2010 | No CommentsWestern isles MP Angus MacNeil has hit out at the Labour Government’s latest proposals which will mean the Crofting Industry will have to in future share the costs with the... -
Allan looks to “progress” on crofting reform bill
Posted on December 7, 2009 | No CommentsWestern Isles MSP, Alasdair Allan, is to raise the forthcoming Crofting Reform Bill in Parliament. The publication of the much anticipated Bill is now imminent and Dr Allan has raised... -
Home interest payment helps crofters
Posted on December 5, 2009 | No CommentsHundreds of crofters will have their interest payments on house loans halved easing the financial burden on them during the current economic climate. The option of moving from a fixed... -
Chief vet asked to add Barra to bluetongue schedule
Posted on February 25, 2009 | No CommentsISLAND MP Angus MacNeil is asking that Barra and Vatersay be added to the schedule of Chief Veterinary Officer for Scotland, Charles Milne when he travels to the...