Social Crofting

Social crofting is the promotion of social, mental and physical wellbeing through working with the land and animals.

The Gaining Ground Project

Find some inspiration from lots of different models of social crofting Highland and Moray - some crofters,...

Chris Smith gives advice about finding the right insurance for your Social Crofting plans: Chris Smith has worked in...

Sarah Asher looks at safeguarding groups and individuals when organising social crofting opportunities Sarah Asher and...

Sarah Asher looks at risk management for organising social crofting opportunities Sarah Asher and her partner Hugh...

Karrie Marshall looks at policies required to ensure inclusivity when organising social crofting opportunities Karrie...

Karrie Marshall looks at the importance of health and wellbeing of when organising social crofting opportunities....

Social and therapeutic horticulture, food growing and horticultural therapy are aspects of green care that promote...

Social crofting placements can be offered in a variety of ways to variety of people with wide ranging needs. Social...

The care farm provides a healthy daily structure in a community vegetable garden, polytunnel, local woodlands, and...

An established site where care farming has been in place for 12 years. Characteristics Established arable farm....

This enterprise has circumnavigated the barriers to introducing innovative local social aspects on their farm tailored...

A busy croft growing fruit and veg changed its business model to supply local people, supported by local volunteers...

The intention was to use the farm as an educational and therapeutic space where outdoor activities could be adapted to...

This is a site that offers services in the context of a croft. It works, and is a financially viable model. Lots of...