The Scottish Government has this week published its National Development Plan for Crofting.

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.

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.

I took advantage of the extension to the consultation deadline and submitted the following comments yesterday to the Scottish Government’s Crofting Bill Team.