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The commission finally backed down and my tenancy is secure. I am drained from this long fight but I am grateful you stood by me while they tried to take my home. We have won today but I will keep watching to ensure they truly leave me in peace.

July 2, 2013

SAVE CROFT 207 TALMINE

SAVE CROFT 207 TALMINE

🏆 Won — 224 supporters Verified

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Matthew D.
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Flora M.
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Started by Anonymous 14 years, 4 months ago
Croft 207 has been in my family since 1954 and I have had it since 1984. I love it and it is a very special place. The Crofters Commission now wish to TERMINATE MY TENANCY. This is politicially driven by the SNP as they are trying to rid the Highlands of absentee landlords. I am being hounded out even although I live in Scotland and look after my croft, maintain fences and plant trees. I have informal agreements with local crofters so they can use the land to graze their animals. I am being singled out as the other absentee crofters in my area live in USA, CANADA, GERMANY and HOLLAND. Why am I being hounded out? The beauty of my croft is that it has a wonderful position over looking the sea - SOMEONE WANTS A FREE HOUSE SITE. Please help me save my croft by signing the petition and encourage your friends to join in the fight too. The deadline is 28 March. I know many of you have enjoyed the Croft over the years so please help me save it! Thank you, Jeremy Gow

Updates

April 19, 2013

Reaching this level of support has been a heavy yet grounding reminder that I am not fighting this battle alone. The pressure from the Commission remains constant and draining but seeing this backing gives me the strength to keep going.

Reached 100 supporters

March 31, 2012

6 Comments

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Gordon Jackson
14 years ago Featured

Ridiculous waste of time going after locals like this. Jeremy has kept the place in great shape for decades. Leave him be.

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Hamish Velez
14 years ago Featured

ABSOLUTELY APPALLING. Why is he being targeted when people living abroad get a pass? Something is fishy here.

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Morag Conway
14 years ago Featured

Disgraceful behavior. Justice for Jeremy.

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Catriona Schwartz
14 years ago Featured

Keep your hands off our crofts. He has done more for the place than any government official ever will.

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Alistair Rogers
14 years ago Featured

Totally unfair. Looks like someone has their eye on that spot for a holiday home. Hands off Croft 207.

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Fiona Afolabi
14 years ago Featured

This is nothing but a land grab. Shameful how they treat people who actually look after the land.

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