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: 119142
Request for details of all resumptions from the following common grazings: - Borreraig and Galterigill Borreraig Parks, Uig and Totaig Ferrinvicquarrie
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FOI Request: 118854
1) A description of the CIS system and how it is used by the commission. 2) The value of transaction processed by the system. 3) The information used as evidence to draw the conclusion made by Commissioner Kennedy. 4) A copy of the CIS options paper. 5) down time statistics for the last 2 years 6) Major fault or failing reports within the last two years of system operation.
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FOI Request: 118664
-How many requests for time scales to moving within 32Km of a croft have been made in the past 5 years to a solicitor? -How many requests for time scales to moving within 32Km of a croft have been made in the past 5 years to any individual? -What policies are in place to ensure that the Crofting Commission adheres to the Equality act 2010?
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FOI Request: 118662
Request for information on the owners of Crofts 1,2,4, 5 and 6 Upper Inverroy
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FOI Request: 117863
Request for information regarding a complaint, processed under Case No.108538.
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FOI Request: 118307
Request for information of the census return for 244 Bruernish
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FOI Request: 117859
Please give me a list of human rights due diligence checks your organisation has conducted since the publication of the Scottish Government document, Guidance on due diligence: human rights, detailing in each case whether or not you proceeded with an investment relationship or business agreement following the undertaking of these checks. Please also detail any instances of non-compliance with the guidance that have been reported. If unable to provide such a list, please confirm for me whether your organisation was previously aware of or has ever given consideration to this guidance, including whether you are aware of having been notified of it by a representative of the Scottish Government or other public body. Please also tell me how many investment relationships or agreements your organisation has engaged in since June 2018. This request relates to the types of relationship outlined in the aforementioned guidance as meriting a due diligence check: “any activity which could lead to...
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FOI Request: 117017
Request for information on the number of crofts on the islands Mull & Iona and related islands (Ulva, Gometra, Erraid), the types of tenure, and the use of the crofts (i.e. woodland crofts, livestock, etc)
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FOI Request: 117016 (EIR)
Request for copies of all correspondences, application forms and any other relevant documentation submitted regarding the assignation of 7 Scullamus or 7 Sculamus, Case Number 11803.
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FOI Request: 117015
Request for information regarding Culkein Common Grazings between 31/10/57 to 31/01/22.