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: 131230
Request for information regarding contracts awarded to supported business from 2019 to 2024. The spending made on those contracts, the number of contracts awarded each year and the cumulative value of spending on the contracts award by any procurement body.
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FOI Request: 131197
Request for information pertaining to location of the holding 11 Inshes and who make up the Eastfield Croft Partnership
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FOI Request: 131226
Request for croft file 80302 and also the relevant Landlord return for 1955.
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FOI Request: 131463
Request for the Common Grazing Census for North Tolsta and Glen Tolsta Grazing for all years that have been submitted
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FOI Request: 130969 (EIR)
Request for information regarding the multiple crofts in Badininish, Dornoch
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FOI Request: 130502
Request for information regarding any correspondence between Commissioners and the Convenor which relate in any form to ‘lobbying’ regarding decision making.
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FOI Request: 130438
Request for the content ( but not the advice received) of any requests made by the Crofting Commission , internal or external, for legal advice which in any form relates to Arinagour Croft No 2 and Arinagour Common Grazings . Including any emails, contemporaneous notes in files and in general any documentation which relates to the Ultra Vires actions as opined by Counsil relating to Arinagour Common Grazing and Croft No2 Arinagour
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FOI Request: 129975
Request for information pertaining to decrofting case 123177 for Croft Wilan
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FOI Request: 129811
Request for information pertaining to 15 reef.
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FOI Request: 129709
Request for information in relation to CC spending in total on frontline communications staff (press officers) 2006/2007 and 2022/2023