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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… »
crofting Archive
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Western Isles MSP welcomes passing of crofting bill
Posted on July 1, 2010 | No CommentsWestern Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today welcomed the passing by 66 votes to 0 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Bill. Alasdair Allan commented: “Reaching agreement on this bill... -
Western Isles MSP closes whitbread crofting loophole
Posted on June 2, 2010 | No Comments“Court ruling in 1992” Western Isles SNP MSP, Alasdair Allan, has today successfully moved an amendment to the Crofting Reform Bill which closes an infamous loophole in crofting law. The so-called “Whitbread” loophole has allowed speculation... -
Survival of crofters in the Western Isles
Posted on May 12, 2010 | No CommentsMSPs have been warned that crofts will not survive without the support of subsidies by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS). NFUS head of rural policy Jonnie Hall has... -
Crofting community mapping
Posted on March 10, 2010 | No Comments“Crofting Reform Bill” A £100,000 fund is to be set up to help Scotland’s crofters map out the boundaries of their land and secure ownership for future generations. Environment Minister... -
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... -
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.... -
Holyrood Committee visits the Western Isles.
Posted on January 20, 2010 | No CommentsThe difficulties facing crofting in the 21st century will be on the agenda next week when the Rural Affairs and Environment Committee visits the Western Isles. The committee will spend... -
Tackling crofting absenteeism
Posted on January 5, 2010 | No CommentsAbsenteeism and neglect of croft land will be tackled head on this year through direct action from the Crofters Commission, it was announced today. With absenteeism running at 10 per... -
Safeguarding the future of crofting
Posted on December 10, 2009 | No CommentsMeasures to ensure crofting survives as a way of life have been unveiled. The Crofting Reform Bill, published today, will tackle absenteeism, neglect and speculation and protect crofting for future... -
New name for crofting body
Posted on November 18, 2009 | No CommentsThe Scottish Crofting foundation is now legally recognised as the Scottish Crofting Federation, a change agreed by its members at the 2009 AGM and celebrated at a reception in Inverness...