The Stage Two amendments to the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill have brought a number of significant improvements campaigned for by the Scottish Crofting Federation (SFC).
These measures include clarifying environmental use of crofts, tightening owner-occupier compliance rules and increasing oversight of owner-occupier crofter status transfers.
There is also a requirement for Crofting Commission approval for splitting grazing shares, to prevent accidental or unauthorized separation.
The main concerns centre on crofter-led initiatives on common grazing. SFC recommends the government makes major changes to the Bill at stage 3, so benefits go to active crofters.
The Highland Council has started a major project on the Great Glen Way to remove three kilometres of the route from the public road.
The existing on‑road section leading to Grotaig, south of Drumnadrochit, has long been highlighted by walkers as less enjoyable and, at times, uncomfortable and unsafe due to traffic levels.
Working in partnership with Bunloit Estate managers, the Council has developed a new off‑road alternative that will provide a safer and more rewarding experience for users.
And in the football …
Gairloch & Aultbea United football club plays its first game for six years tomorrow, when it takes on North West Skye in a friendly match on the astroturf pitch at Gairloch High School.
Kick-off is at 12.30 and everyone will be welcome to attend and give their support.
The re-formed team also intends to enter cup competitions organized by the Skye and Lochalsh League later in the year.
Professionally, Scottish Cup matches take place this weekend.
Ross County was knocked out of the tournament in the last round and doesn't have a fixture.
Inverness Caley Thistle was also knocked out of the Cup but has a match in League One at home against East Fife. Kick-off is at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon.
