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: 122067 (EIR)
a copy of the decrofting documentation with reference IN91570 for the plot at 9 Kildonan
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FOI Request: 121971 (EIR)
Request for all information in relation to crofts C0703 and C0706.
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FOI Request: 121870 (EIR)
Request for any correspondence relating to or regarding croft Homefield Croft, Kilchattan, Isle of Colonsay and Gortain, Cnoc Na Fad or Templefield crofts which were amalgamated into one croft
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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).