Publications

Fuel Poverty is an increasing issue that many crofters face.  This note sets out what government support is available to improve croft houses.  These improvements could aid in reducing energy…

Selling direct offers good engagement with your consumers but you need to understand your product and be able to talk to consumers with some knowledge of what you are selling.…

Benchmarking is as an important tool for small herds as it is for larger herds. However, due to mathematics – many of the standard industry targets don’t really make sense…

The 44th edition Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 is out now! The 43rd edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive…

If you are a new crofter, or new to buying livestock, we have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction…

Crofting regulation, which covers what you can do with your croft land and how, is a tricky subject, full of acronyms and references to various Acts of Parliament.  For most…

This is a three-webinar series “Making the most of a small area” This series aims to enable farmers and landowners to identify and fully utilise small areas of land, maximising…

The tourism sector is a significant contributor to the Scottish economy and plays a vital role in wider economic prosperity. The value of the Scottish tourism sector to the wider…

Land values restrict the opportunities available to new entrants and to existing business looking to expand, limiting the area they can afford to purchase. So how do you make the…

Considering subletting your croft? In this short video, we explain the process and points to consider. Check out our other crofting legislation videos on decrofting, apportionment, crofters duties, assignation and…