Freedom of Information
Freedom of information (FOI)
Freedom of information (FOI)
The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 gives you the right to request information from the Crofting Commission. We must provide it unless there’s a good reason not to.
How to request information
Requests must be in writing (which includes email). Send your request to:
Crofting Commission, Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, IV3 8NW or by email to compliancehub@crofting.gov.scot with “FOI” in the subject line.
Please include your name, a postal address or email address for our reply, and a phone number if you can.
You can also find our guidance on vexatious or 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 usually charge for requests. However, we may charge a fee if your request places a significant demand on our staff or finances. 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.
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.
Before making a request for information
We already have a large amount of information available on this website, via our Publication Scheme which can be found below and in our Annual Report. You can also find many publications, information on consultations and Board papers. We recommend that you look through this website first before requesting information as it may already be available.
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. However, you should be aware of our guidance on vexatious and repeated requests which can be found below, along with a copy of our Charging Policy.
We have also provided a suggested template which you can use to request personal data, this can be found below. However, you should also refer to the page on the Data Protection on this website.
Recent Freedom of Information Requests
Freedom of Information Requests
627 results
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FOI Request: 121493
Request for all documentation and Policy that the Crofting Commission holds for the Creation of New Woodland Crofts.
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FOI Request: 120407 (EIR)
Request for information held by the Commission in relation to Croft Strome Carronach, Lochcarron.
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FOI Request: 121312
Request for all information pertaining to and in general relates to Crofting in the area known as Arinagour, Isle Of Coll (including the words, Mr Colin N Kennedy , Croft No2 Arinagour , Apportionment , Tigh Na Mara Guest House , Pier View Croft)
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FOI Request: 121311
Request for all information pertaining decrofting application Case 116356.
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FOI Request: 121026 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to crofts 6, 9 and 20 Camuscross from the earliest records until the year 2010.
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FOI Request: 121023
Request for details of any grants, or any other financial assistance that has been given to the Bohuntin Sheep Stock Club in the past five years including fencing, machinery, re-seeding etc.
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FOI Request: 120974
1. Can I get a copy of the letter to Mrs Bisset from the Crofting Commission stating croft was never signed over to my Father Alexander MacPhee (timeline May 1974-Sept1974) 2. Also when did the law change about the eldest son inherits the croft. 3. Can you also send any details on file of who ordered the Compulsory Purchase order on Part of the Croft 1950’s to1960s 4. What was the reason for the Compulsory Purchase order 5. Who ordered the compulsory purchase order at the Crofting Commission, Landlord or Council 6. Can you also tell me is it illegal to compulsory purchase ground then set up a business privately on it. 7. Copy of the letter between the Landlord and Crofting Commission about the CPO 8. Copy of the rent paid and any comments when the Crofting Commission appeared at the croft and took my details (Dec 1974-Sept1975).
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FOI Request: 120753
Request for all information held relating to Case Number 111924, Croft Port-a-Reidhleib.
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FOI Request: 120742
Request for information on decrofting applications, Specifically: 1. How many decrofting applications have been made on a year by year basis in the last five years? 2. How many applications were granted, from the decrofting applications on a year by year basis for the same period? 3. Is there a geographical breakdown of where the decrofting applications apply to? 4. What is the total number of crofts in Scotland on a year by year basis for the same period?
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FOI Request: 120650 (EIR)
Request for the completed 2022 Croft Census forms 2021 for the following holdings in Dornie and Polbain, Parish of Lochbroom: 188 Dornie 189 Dornie 190 Dornie 187 & 195 Polbain 191B Polbain 192, 193 & 194 Polbain 198 (Share) Polbain 199 Polbain 200 Polbain 201 Polbain 202 Polbain 203 Polbain 204 Polbain 205 Polbain 206 Polbain The Gables, Polbain