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The Group’s AGM is to be held in the offices of the Scottish Land Court at George House, 126 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4HH on Thursday 4 December from 5.00pm to 7.00pm.

After the meeting there will be a presentation by Sir Crispin Agnew QC on “what has happened in 2008” (which can count towards CPD) and an interactive discussion led by Brian Inkster on the future of the Group.

Thereafter there will be an opportunity for a guided tour of the Courts and offices finishing with refreshments and nibbles.

We should finish about 7.00pm.

Please let Keith Graham know (for catering purposes) if you are coming to the meeting. Send an e-mail to Keith or contact him via the details on our 'Contact us' page.

The Agenda for the AGM is:-

1. Welcome by Chairman.

2. Apologies.

3. Minute of last Annual General Meeting.

4. Chairman’s report on the previous year’s activities.

5. Presentation of Group’s Accounts.

6. Annual subscription to be set.

7. Election of Committee members.

8. Any other business.

1 October 2008: The Scottish Government today issued its Response to the Committee of Inquiry on Crofting

Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 as amended by the Crofting Reform etc. Act 2007 - Courtesy of the Crofters Commission - now available to download at Legislation

Articles/Letters/News items are sought for the next edition of the Group's Newsletter. Please submit any items for inclusion to the Editor, Eilidh Ross.

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Membership of the Group is open to anyone who has an interest in the subject of Crofting Law.

The objects of the Group are:-

To promote the knowledge and understanding of Crofting Law;
To promote a forum for consultation and for making proposals to the EC, the Government and other bodies, in relation to the law reform as it affects crofting interests;
To create a forum for discussing, in particular, crofting law issues but also related UK and EC legislation which has an impact on crofting estates and communities; and
To produce and circulate a newsletter on a regular basis giving relevant details.

The current annual subscription is £15 per individual or £30 per firm or practice.

To join the Group please contact us

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