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Crofting Commission @CroftingScot

Regulates and promotes #crofting. Tweeting the latest crofting news, events and information

Joined October 2014
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We're on the moooove! 🐮 The Crofting Commission will no longer be using Twitter to announce our news. You can still catch up with all our news on our website at crofting.scotland.gov.uk/new… or follow us on our other social media channels.
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📢 Today! 📢 Online public meeting with Crofting Commission Chair Andrew Thin at 7 PM! Register now bit.ly/47zs0ns #CroftingCommission #Crofting
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Don't forget! Online public meeting w/ Crofting Commission Chair Andrew Thin is almost here: Wed, Aug 20th, 7 PM. ✉️ info@crofting.gov.scot to register⁠ and receive joining link. bit.ly/3UfRm1W #CroftingCommunity
A blue box with Meet Us Online on the left and a round blue circle with a head and shoulders pic of Andrew Thin in it. Also the words Online Public Meeting, 7pm, Wednesday 20th August.

ALT A blue box with Meet Us Online on the left and a round blue circle with a head and shoulders pic of Andrew Thin in it. Also the words Online Public Meeting, 7pm, Wednesday 20th August.
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Crofting Commission retweeted
Andrew Thin@andrew_thin
6 Aug 2025
Important step forward in making the Woodland Carbon Code more crofter friendly - and another reason not to let croft land lie idle. Almost 10% of Scotland's land is in crofting tenure. Let's make good use of it. woodlandcarboncode.org.uk/ne…
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📣 Interested in crofting? 📣 Online public meeting with Chair Andrew Thin, Wed Aug 20th, 7 PM! Hear updates & engage. ✉️ info@crofting.gov.scot to register⁠ and receive joining link. bit.ly/3UfRm1W #CroftingCommission #Crofting
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Tha dleastanas laghail air croitearan fios a thoirt dhuinn mu atharrachaidhean sam bith san fhiosrachadh mu an croitean. Is e ar clàr de luchd-gabhail agus luchd-seilbh a th’ anns a’ Chlàr Chroitean. 📢Sgrùd agus ùraich ur fiosrachadh 👈🏻 bit.ly/412QOA7
A croft house in a Highland landscape, with a Crofting Commission logo and then the words: Sgrùd agus ùraich ur fiosrachadh Clàr Chroitean

ALT A croft house in a Highland landscape, with a Crofting Commission logo and then the words: Sgrùd agus ùraich ur fiosrachadh Clàr Chroitean
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Crofters have a legal duty to let us know of changes to croft details. The Register of Crofts is publicly available on our website. If the details are wrong, we won’t be able to communicate with you. 📣Check and update 👈🏻 bit.ly/412QOA7
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Assignation is an important term to understand when it comes to succession. Our website has detailed info on the assignation process. #crofting #succession #buildingastrongercroftingfuture
Text box saying: Assignation is the permanent transfer of a tenancy to a person of your choice, which is subject to approval by the Crofting Commission. This can be to a family member, or you can transfer your tenancy, for a price you agree, with a proposed assignee.

ALT Text box saying: Assignation is the permanent transfer of a tenancy to a person of your choice, which is subject to approval by the Crofting Commission. This can be to a family member, or you can transfer your tenancy, for a price you agree, with a proposed assignee.
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It's important to consider succession for your croft, regardless of your age. Kenny transferred his croft to Mairi who's excited to see how her croft can integrate with other community projects. #crofting #succession #buildingastrongercroftingfuture youtu.be/TvGS2qVXogA?si=iCd9…

Living Succession in Applecross

Crofters in Applecross tell us of the importance of living successi...

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Nearly 12,000 crofters across Scotland are receiving an info pack in the post filled with support and information on succession for their croft for future generations bit.ly/44yFCxu #crofting #succession #buildingastrongercroftingfuture
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Planning an apportionment? Heads up! 👋 Submit fully complete applications, as we won't usually accept amendments. We want a smooth process for all! 👍 Full guidance to help on our website #ScottishCrofting #Apportionment
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🔑 Unlock Gaelic's potential in crofting! Contribute to the Crofting Commission's consultation: forms.office.com/e/mVThCVuCr… #GaelicInCrofting #CommunityEngagement #Scotland #LanguagePlanning
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Thinking public appointment? The Crofting Commissioner role is a rewarding way to use skills for Scotland's unique crofting system. We value diverse experiences. Could this be you? #ScotlandJobs #Governance #RuralAffairs #ApplyNow #PublicService
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⏰ Tonight's the night! ⏰ Join us at 7 PM for our online Commissioner Recruitment Meeting. Learn how you can make a difference and ask your questions. Don't miss out! Teams link: tinyurl.com/3vft3e78 #LeadershipOpportunity #JoinUs
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🌱 Let's grow Gaelic in crofting! Participate in the Crofting Commission's Language Plan consultation: forms.office.com/e/mVThCVuCr… #GaelicCulture #SustainableCrofting #ScotlandLovesGaelic
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Passionate about rural Scotland? Got skills in governance, finance, law, or community development? We need diverse expertise for our Appointed Commissioner role. Bring your perspective to the Crofting Commission! #CroftingCommission #BoardOpportunity #DiversityInclusion
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Make a difference! Join our online Commissioner Recruitment Meeting, May 29th, 7 PM. Learn more & ask questions. Teams link: tinyurl.com/3vft3e78 #MakeADifference #LeadershipOpportunity
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📢 Opportunity Alert! Recruitment opens today for Appointed Commissioner positions on our Board. This is your chance to help shape the future of crofting in Scotland and make a real difference. To find out more head over to our website. #Crofting #PublicAppointments #Scotland
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🗣️ Tha do bheachd cudromach! Give your input on the Crofting Commission's Gaelic Language Plan here: forms.office.com/e/mVThCVuCr… #GàidhligAnnsACroitearachd #Scotland #CànanNàiseanta #Croitearachd
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