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: 129678
Request for information on CC IT Devices and Software
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FOI Request: 130258
Request for all information pertaining to subject Northouse, Cunnister and croft The Haa, Cunnister.
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FOI Request: 129409
Request for information on CC's Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s).
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FOI Request: 129151
Request for all information received by the Commission between October 2023 until 10 April 2024 regarding Bohuntin Common Grazings and Bohuntin Sheep Stock Club.
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FOI Request: 129363
Request for all information relating to North Stow
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FOI Request: 129018
Request for information and details regarding the Bohuntin Sheep Stock Club
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FOI Request: 128836 (EIR)
Documents regarding crofts 1 and 2 Ardvourlie that commenced in 1964 and it was explained that before then the crofts were known as croft 1 and 2 Bowglass South. Request for information from the commencement of the archive until 1964.
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FOI Request: 128943
Request for a copy of information pertaining to croft Arineckaig (R2727) and Arinackaig Common Grazings provided to Murchison Law under FOI / EIR.
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FOI Request: 128712 (EIR)
Request for all historical files in relation to Crofts 9 Sallachy and 10 Sallachy.
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FOI Request: 128503
Request for all grazings minutes for Clashnessie Grazings Committee in the last 20 years. Inculding copies of the minutes submitted to you for: the assignations to Mr Ian Coltson and to a Mr John Crowther; the resumptions of land to a Mr Mark Campbell and to a Mr Kyle Macleod.