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.

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

  1. FOI Request: 127178

    Request for the original township map for the registration of Croft 1 Luskentyre, Harris

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-21

  2. FOI Request: 127042

    Request for contact information

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-14

  3. FOI Request: 126853 (EIR)

    Request for all information held on croft 38 Strathan, Assynt between 01 December 1956 to 30 November 2023.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-21

  4. FOI Request: 126827

    Request for any information held in connection with Mr or Mrs Toms of Carnach House in Waternish, Isle of Skye, and any information you hold in connection with Scottish Land Court case number SLC/103/21.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-21

  5. FOI Request: 126528

    Request for any historic information pertaining to the Husabost Estate.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-18

  6. FOI Request: 126407

    Information regarding: 1. Please provide the current capital maintenance backlog for the Crofting Commission for the financial year 2023-24.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-06

  7. FOI Request: 126350

    Request for a copy of the objection to assignation application of 167/168 Breachachadh, Morness

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-11-30

  8. FOI Request: 126268

    Request for the current Risk Register the Commission holds.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-11-16

  9. FOI Request: 126417 (EIR)

    Request for all the information on file concerning case 105953 which is an apportionment application? To include all correspondence between the Crofting Commission and external stakeholders as well as all internal Crofting Commission correspondence.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-12-05

  10. FOI Request: 125945

    Information regarding all correspondence, letters, emails, phone calls exchanged between the Crofting Commission and any party, including, but not limited to: The Highland Council, Nature Scot/SNH, SGRPID, SEPA, Police Scotland, Ardnamurchan Estates Ltd, Gorteneorn Ltd, Woodland Renewables Ltd, Restitution Ltd, Fascadale Ltd, Rain Dance Investments Ltd, and any other party pertaining to Arivegaig Common Grazings CG31

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-11-14