Consultation on crofting law launched

A consultation on the priorities for the future of crofting law has been launched by the Scottish Government this week.

The public consultation seeks opinions on the form of new legislation and priorities for legislative changes to ensure crofting law is fit for the future.

The consultation will run for 12 weeks and will end on November 20.

The Scottish Government’s Rural Affairs Secretary, Fergus Ewing has said it is vital that the laws that govern crofting are fit for purpose.

He said: “Initial discussions have shown while there is plenty of agreement that the current law needs to change, there are many views on what should replace it.

“I would strongly encourage anyone with an interest in the future of crofting  — whether they be crofters, landowners, those living in a crofting communities or in other parts of Scotland – to take part in this consultation and help us improve future legislation.”

The Crofting Consultation 2017 is available via the Scottish Government’s consultation website at https://consult.scotland.gov.uk

Alternatively copies of the document can be acquired by emailing the Crofting Bill team or by visiting the local Scottish Government rural office, in Kirkwall.