The public consultation on the Scottish Government's Draft Crofting Reform Bill will close this Wednesday and crofters are being urged to make their views known.

Environment Minister Roseanna Cunningham said: "I am very grateful to those who have taken the time to make constructive contributions to the Draft Crofting Reform Bill consultation so far. This is still at a draft stage and I would stress we are very much open to hearing the views of interested parties.

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"The Scottish Government values crofting but it is vital we address the corrosive factors threatening its future; such as perpetual absenteeism, failure to put land to use and developments that can change the very character of crofting communities.

"The consultation closes this Wednesday, and I look forward to hearing people's views."

(GK/JM)