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Crofting reform comes on stream 26/9/11
The modernisation of Scotland's vital crofting sector has taken an important step
forward with the second phase of the new legislation commencement.
As part of the
implementation of the Crofting Reform Act 2010, the Crofters Commission will be revamped
into the Crofting Commission with a new constitution and powers commencing on 1st
April.
Tenant and owner-
Croft land will be protected by allowing the Land Court and the Commission to take
into account a wider range of factors when deciding on resumption and de-
There will be greater flexibility for the succession of crofts by allowing a croft to be bequeathed to more than just one person.
Environment Minister Stewart Stevenson said: "In 2010, the Scottish Parliament chose to take action to change a failing system and put in place measures that will deliver growth for our crofting sector and build stronger communities.
"Through having land held in crofting tenure and through making crofts available to people who are willing to make a permanent contribution to these communities by living there and working the land, crofting can once again be a model for sustainable rural development.
"The Scottish Government is presently consulting on Crofting Commission elections.
The new Commission will be democratically accountable and will reflect and respond
to concerns of crofters.”