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Communities living on Scottish Government-owned crofting estates are being offered assistance to investigate buying their own land, in a support package announced by the Scottish Government.

 

The package available includes startup costs, feasibility and business planning support.

 

Interested communities can also benefit from a dedicated HIE case officer and mentoring from Community Land Scotland.

 

In addition, the Scottish Government will assist with land title mapping requirements.

 

Land Reform Minister, Dr Aileen McLeod, said: “Crofting is vital to communities, the economy and the environment in Scotland’s remote and fragile areas, and I recognise how important crofting is in helping to attract and retain people in our remote, rural and island communities.

 

“This is why we are encouraging crofting communities on government estates to consider the benefits of owning and managing their own estates.

 

“The Scottish Government remains a willing landlord. However, where a crofting community expresses a desire to take control of its own future we will support those ambitions and be an agreeable seller.”

Sandra Holmes, Head of Community Assets at HIE from HIE: “With our colleagues in Community Land Scotland, we want interested groups to have the full information to ensure they can make an informed decision.

 

“There is no obligation for these communities to continue with a buyout should they decide not to proceed.”



 

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