Crofting Community Rights Act 2010

The Crofting Community Rights (Scotland) Act 2010 is legislation that strengthens the role of crofting communities in managing land and determining development. It gives qualifying community bodies the right to be consulted on planning applications affecting crofting land and the opportunity to buy land they identify as vital for community benefit. The Act aims to empower local communities, preserve crofting practices, and promote sustainable development by ensuring their voices are heard and enabling them to participate more actively in decisions about their land and future.