Freedom of Information
Freedom of Information
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) gives you the right to request information from the Crofting Commission. We must provide it unless there’s a good reason not to.
Before Making a Request for Information
Before making a formal request, please explore the large amount information already available on our website, including the Publication Scheme, Annual Reports, Publications, and Board Papers. If you are specifically looking for details regarding individual crofts, croft lists or associated individuals, you can find this via our Open Data and our Register of Crofts. While we are committed to transparency and providing information whenever possible, please also keep in mind our guidance on vexatious and repeated requests and our Charging Policy.
How to Request Information
Requests must be in writing and must include:
- Your full name
- A contact address – this can be a postal or email address
- A description of the information you want
If possible, please provide a daytime telephone number so we can contact you if we have any questions about your request.
To request information you can email or write to us with “FOI” or “Freedom of Information” in the subject line or body of the request.
- compliancehub@crofting.gov.scot
- Crofting Commission
Great Glen House
Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
You can also find our guidance on vexatious and repeated requests, and more information on your rights at the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.
Fees and Timescales
- Will there be a fee? We do not normally charge for providing this information. You can read our Charging Policy for details.
- Timescale: We will respond to your request within 20 working days. If a request is complex, we will contact you to explain the delay and let you know when you can expect a full response.
Review and Appeal – what to do if you’re unhappy with our response
- Request a review: If you are not happy with our response, you can ask for a review within 40 working days. We will look at your request again and aim to provide a new response within 20 working days.
- Appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner: If you are still not satisfied, you have the right to appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner. You should keep all your correspondence with us, as you will need to provide copies to the Commissioner.
FOI requests
We keep a public record of all freedom of information requests we receive. You can click on a request’s date to see a summary. If you want a full copy of a response, email us at compliancehub@crofting.gov.scot and include the case number.
We are strongly committed to complying with legislation that gives you the right to request information and for that information to be provided to you unless there are good reasons not to do so.
Recent Freedom of Information and Environmental Information Requests
Freedom of Information Requests
640 results
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FOI Request: 141243
Request pertaining to: 1. The number of whistleblowers who have come forward to the agency in each financial year since 2019/20, to date. 2. The number of whistleblowers who have left the employment of the agency since raising their concerns, the reasons for their departure and whether they were subject to a confidentiality clause in any severance agreement.
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FOI Request: 141125 (EIR)
Request for copies of the original decrofting application, plans and the reminder letters from the Commission to AJMCK regarding croft 5 Borrisdale.
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FOI Request: 141128
Request for the total number of former employees at your organisation who failed their probation and had their employment ended, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.
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FOI Request: 140777 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to the Review of Apportionment case 102642. To include all records, contents of correspondence and notes of telephone conversations regarding this case that have been made since the original complaint was made.
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FOI Request: 140253
Request for information pertaining to: 1. In 2024-25, how many days did the chief executive of this public body work? 2. In 2024-25, how many days of annual leave did this individual take? 3. In 2024-25, how many days did this individual work from home, and how many days did they go into the office?
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FOI Request: 140139 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to the historic apportionment(s) for 5 Bohuntin. In addition information in relation to the Review of Apportionment for 5 Bohuntin from 2020 to date.
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FOI Request: 139616 (EIR)
Request for all information held on croft at 1 Scaladale, Harris.
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FOI Request: 138873 (EIR) - REVIEW
Request for Review Original Request: Request for all documents (including all reports, agenda papers, and minutes of any meetings held) held by the Crofting Commission in relation to the decrofting case 130864.
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FOI Request: 139160
Request for information pertaining the CC Staff and HR action from 2020 until present. - How many employees have been suspended with full pay, and - What was the respective pay of the employees suspended? - In addition, the requester wished to be furnished with the information as to why the staff were disciplined.
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FOI Request: 139145
Request for information pertaining the CC Staff permitted to work aboard from 2024 until present. • How many employees were given permission to work outside the UK. • Can you provide as much detail as to what country they were working in and for how long.