Crofting and Scottish Land Court (Scotland) Bill
The Scottish Government introduced the Bill on 2 June 2025 to amend the law on crofting and merges the Scottish Land Court and Lands Tribunal for Scotland.
- Find out more about the Bill on the Scottish Parliament website
- Read our response to the call for views (September 2025)
- Watch the Scottish Parliament Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Stage 1 evidence session (8 October 2025)
- Read our Stage 1 briefing (January 2026)
- Read our Stage 2 amendments and amendments with effects and reasons (January 2026)
- Read our Stage 3 briefing (March 2026)
New Crofting Bill important step towards modernisation
The introduction of a Bill aimed at simplifying the law around crofting is a welcome step towards long-awaited and much needed reform, according to the Law Society of Scotland.
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For many, the word "crofting" conjures images of windswept landscapes, resilient communities, and a unique way of life deeply intertwined with the land — but now the Crofting Commission must look to an innovative, accessible future.
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