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: 137921 (EIR)
Request for information on croft 28,239,256,257 Balclaggan, Rogart from 1986-present date
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FOI Request: 137686 (EIR)
Croft ref: 47 & 48 Blairmore & 42 Culdrain and 32 Balclaggan (part) request for a copy of the mapping and also any correspondence collating to the registration case.
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FOI Request: 137602 (EIR)
request for all information on croft 4 Ospisdale and for crofts 70 & 71 and 74 & 75 Acharrymuir.
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FOI Request: 137607 (EIR) - Clarification Sought
confirmed that the bequested tenant, under the first registration, had a agent acting for them through the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Crofting Commission, a public authority responsible for crofting, is subject to FOI obligations, meaning individuals can request information from them. Could you please send these communications of these please.
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FOI Request: 137604 (EIR)
Request for all information on Croft 67 Ormsaigbeg, kilchoan
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FOI Request: 137659 (EIR)
Request for a full copy of the file you hold for Croft Mid Altass REQUEST CLARIFIED TO: to information pertaining to the decrofting direction dated 29 September 1978.
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FOI Request: 137593
Reuqest for various IS costings
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FOI Request: 137298 (EIR)
Request for historic information on croft 28,239,256,257 Balclaggan, Rogart
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FOI Request: 137238 (EIR) - Clarification Sought
Request for information specifically in relation to the apportionment beside our croft at Badabrie. It is with intent to potentially purchase the adjoining Grazings to our own croft that currently belongs to Margaret Campbell of Tomonie (cc'd in). If you could give us all information pertaining to all legal aspects that is held on this apportionment needed for the transaction of any sale going back to when the apportionment was first acquired by Margarets spouse Mr Malcolm Campbell."
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FOI Request: 137035 (EIR)
"Request for copies of the Commission’s complete files (including all historical information) in relation to:- Croft 47 & 48 Blairmore & 42 Culdrain Croft 32 Balclaggan (Part) Croft 28, 239, 256 and 257 Balclaggan Blairmore & Culdrain Common Grazings Balclaggan (unregulated) common grazings."