Crofting

If you are buying, selling or becoming a new tenant of a croft you may need to register the croft boundaries on the Crofting Register managed by Registers of Scotland.  I can help you by preparing a map based on current Ordnance Survey mapping that will meet the strict criteria of both the Crofting Commission and the Registers of Scotland.

Over the last few years I have seen a rise in issues with croft boundaries not being quite right.  This often arises when a croft is being sold and it comes to light that the registered croft boundary doesn't quite match the title of the land on the land register.  I work with solicitors and other agents to help clients rectify the situation by prepare plans to show the existing registered croft boundary and the new proposed boundary.

Decrofting applications are one of the most common crofting related plans that I do.  Crofters seek to decroft parts of their croft for many reasons such as building new houses or to diversify their business into campsites or car parks.  I can provide you with a plan that includes all theinformation required by the Crofting Commission.  This would include dimensions and extent of the area to be decrofted, the croft boundary and a location plan.

If you wish to divide your croft into smaller units I can help by preparing a plan showing the existing croft boundaries and the proposed new croft, access routes and all the dimensions and extents as required.

If you are looking to create new crofts on your land I can help by mapping your proposed boundaries and looking at different options.  For some clients this means providing a traditional map layout as well as an online web map which will allow them to explore different options.

Applications to resume croft land require a  plan rather like a decrofting plan and I can provide this at the appropriate scale etc.