Proposed amendments to legislation could make crofting 'less difficult'

Scottish Government has introduced the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill in Holyrood

Chris Brayford
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Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie said: "This Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill allows us to make a range of simplifications and improvements to the way crofting is administered, which will benefit crofters and the Crofting Commission to better recognise the vital contribution they make to their communities and maintain unique local heritage and culture."
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Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie said: "This Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill allows us to make a range of simplifications and improvements to the way crofting is administered, which will benefit crofters and the Crofting Commission to better recognise the vital contribution they make to their communities and maintain unique local heritage and culture."

Changes to crofting legislation could recognise the vital contribution that crofters and farmers make to their communities and landscapes. Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill The Scottish Government...

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