I am repeating last year’s offer, and will be happy to deal with forms relating to the Crofting Census 2019, for existing clients for free, and for new clients at a reduced rate of £20 plus VAT.

It was a more jovial occasion than it might have been, considering the subject matter.

Apart from enjoying this beautiful time of year, I am also looking forward to hearing the next update from the Crofting Bill Group.

Important new crofting research has just been published on the subject of support mechanisms for crofting.

Building a new croft house is an expensive and exciting project, and is a topic I regularly advise on.

Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing MSP last week gave evidence to the Rural Economy and Connectivity Committee on the subject of the two phase approach to the reform of crofting law.

My objective, when I set up my firm, was to assist not only crofters and landlords, but also law firms. Crofting transactions can be the cause of much worry to solicitors, particularly those who do not deal with crofting law on a regular basis.

Compensation to crofters for permanent improvements is one of the original principles on which crofting law was established.

It’s that time of year again. Time to complete your crofting census.

A few clients have contacted me over the past few weeks to obtain advice on their crofting census forms