On croft
Friendly, reliable and expert advice for crofters.
Crofting provides more than food production; it provides high-nature value farming, appealing landscapes, a mosaic of habitats for flora and fauna, local businesses, economic and community benefits and population retention in remote areas.
Our aim in supporting this vital aspect of agriculture in Scotland is to strengthen and progress modern crofting and give crofters the advice and knowledge that will ensure that they can thrive. Many of our advisors are crofters themselves and understand the crofting systems and challenges through their own experiences.聽
In all the crofting communities, SAC Consulting has a team of local, independent advisors who are well verse in the many aspects of crofting. Services such as business planning, agricultural support payment scheme applications, crofting registration, sheep records, Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS) and Crofting and Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) applications are very popular throughout the communities we operate in throughout Scotland. We also work closely with the Crofting Commission and the Scottish Government's Rural Payments and Inspections Division (SGRPID) so that we know what lies ahead. Whatever you need, we're here for you.聽
Become a subscriber
Our Croft and Small Farm Subscription provides crofter access to local agricultural consultants for advice on all rural related subjects.聽
Your subscription service is supported by expert consultant in a local office in the crofting counties who understand the area you live and croft in, and the challenges and opportunities you face. We give independent advice and are backed by a wealth of industry research, connections and knowledge, utilising our national support with local delivery tailored to you.聽
You can rest easy knowing that we're here for you, whenever you need us.聽
More support for crofters
We understand everything crofting and can help you with all aspects of running and growing a croft.
Whether you need support with your livestock, would like help with common grazings, grant applications, sea eagle management advice, legislation or some guidance in other aspects of your croft management activities, we have a service for you.聽
Supporting your livestock needs
Premium Cattle Health Scheme
One of the largest Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHECS) licensed schemes with an effective programme of testing and management to control multiple infectious diseases in cattle.
Livestock health planning
Livestock health planning like that provided by 黑爆料 increases knowledge on farm and improves productivity while safeguarding animal health and welfare.
Useful websites
Crofting Commission
The Crofting Commission look after crofting regulation, and keep a database of crofts and Common Grazings.
FAS: Crofts & Small Farms
A range of crofting information in the Farm Advisory Service library - case studies, podcasts, videos and more
Registers of Scotland Crofting
To view the map-based Register of croftland
NatureScot Map search
To check whether your croft or Common Grazing sits within a designated site.
SGRPID
The Scottish Government Rural Payment Services Hub
Want to know more?
Our work
From industry publications (like the Farm Management Handbook) to customer case studies and outputs from some of our special projects and research, dive into the details of our work and see our work for yourself.
Agricultural Advisory
Our diverse teams of advisors and specialists cover a lot of ground, with 24 offices across Scotland and Northern England.
Find your local office
Get in touch with us today to find out more about how we can help you.