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: 123934

    Information regarding the following: 1) Amount of staff currently working for home. 2) Reason why staff are working from home. 3) What data you are using to ensure the working from home efficiency levels are the same or better than previous office-based working. 4) Means you are using to monitor and account for staff efficiency who are working from home.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-07-20

  2. FOI Request: 123561

    Request for all information on grants relating to fencing repair for the Croft 2 Badcaul Apportionment.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-06-07

  3. FOI Request: 123440

    Request for information about Croft 75 Camaghael specifically land resumed by the Morrisons it’s legality and any shares transferred as part of a COP for a caravan park.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-06-19

  4. FOI Request: 123357

    Request for copies of all grazing censuses submitted by the Polbain and Dornie grazings committees

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-06-06

  5. FOI Request: 123267

    Request for information regarding viewing of a recent map of Croft 75 Camaghael showed land marked resumed by Miller’s, why? When did the Highland Council take part of the land and why? Additionally, why is the other map marked as common grazing?

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-05-24

  6. FOI Request: 123157

    Request for historic records about Luskentyre Estate

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-06-15

  7. FOI Request: 123077

    Information on who is responsible for the upkeep of a certain part of the Gravir township boundary

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-05-15

  8. FOI Request: 122987

    Request for communications that reference Croft 10 Acarsaid Mhor from any third parties.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-05-16

  9. FOI Request: 122885

    Request for information on: The total amount spent in the last five financial years on public relations, both in-house and externally (split if possible)? The total number of public relations officers or communications officers employed by your organisation over the last five years?

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-05-18

  10. FOI Request: 122198 (EIR)

    Request for all correspondence and case papers on file regarding apportionment application case 106302

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2023-04-27