Welcome to the Crofters Commission website.

The Commission is an Executive Non-Departmental Public Body answerable to the Scottish Government and, through them, to the Scottish Parliament. It is the statutory regulator for Crofting.

Our vision is that the Commission is recognised as a knowledgeable, open, fair, efficient and effective regulator.

PLEASE NOTE - Under the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 and new Planning legislation the Crofters Commission has a range of new legislative duties, and has been directed by the Scottish Government to focus all of our available resources on effective regulation.

We will try to be helpful but to deliver a consistent service and discharge these key responsibilities the Commission will not be able to provide detailed guidance on individual issues or circumstances or become involved in mediation.

We can provide general guidance, which is updaed frequently and available from our website or by contacting our office. This guidance is updated in light of demand and is available here

For guidance or advice on your individual circumstances, you may wish to seek independent advice.
 

Crofting Elections - The Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010 was passed by the Scottish Parliament on 1st July 2010. Part 1 and schedule 1 of the Act make provision for elections to be held to the new Crofting Commission.  Information on the election process is now available on the "Crofting Elections" page of this website.