Crofting Training
New in-person courses coming soon 2024-2025
Crofting for the Future
A two-day in-person Training Course
Based on the SCF’s highly regarded Access To Crofting programme, this course has been updated in the light of recent changes and is suitable for both new entrant AND experienced crofters.
The course will be co-designed with participants choosing modules from the following categories:
(i) Land Management; (ii) Animal Management; (iii) Horticulture/Silviculture/Agro-forestry; (iv) Economic Sustainability.
Members Price £50 / Non-members Price £80
An Crùbh, Isle of Skye: Friday 14th & Saturday 15th February 2025
Carloway Community Centre: Friday 21st & Saturday 22nd February 2025
Isle of Mull: Friday 28th February & Saturday 1st March 2025
(please see venue details in the link below)
Ollaberry Hall, Shetland: Friday 7th & Saturday 8th March 2025
St Mary’s Church Hall, Griminish, North Uist: Friday 14th & Saturday 15th March 2025
This workshop is 75% subsidised through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF), funded by Scottish Government.
Crofting for the Future series
Whole Farm Plan Revisited
Tuesday 4th March 2025 – 7.30pm – 9pm
What is the Whole Farm Plan?
How can I complete it?
Will I have to pay a consultant? (Spoiler alert – no!)
Why would I do this? Is there any benefit to my croft?
How is everyone else getting on with it?
Members Price £5/Non-members Price £15
This workshop is 75% subsidised through the SRDP Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KTIF), funded by Scottish Government.