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: 115426
Request for any correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, minutes of meetings, briefings, WhatsApp messages or otherwise) between the Crofting Commission and the Scottish Government regarding the 2022-23 Scottish Government budget. Please limit correspondence dates to between 01 September 2021 and 24 December 2021.
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FOI Request: 115359
Can you please list the number of devices deployed by your organisation? Does your organisation have any plans for refreshing or replacing the aforementioned devices, if so, can you please provide the indicative or projected expenditure? Does your organisation have any plans for developing, refreshing, or replacing IT or ICT software applications?
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FOI Request: 115363
Request for the latest figures for the crofting subsidies received by crofters in the Cullivoe and Gloup areas of north Yell, Shetland.
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FOI Request: 115427
Request for a copy of any information you may have on Croft - 2 Kyles Flodda, Benbecula (South Uist Estates).
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FOI Request: 114357
Please forward a copy of the Area Officers correspondence.
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FOI Request: 114241
Request to see the Area office report for case 110526.
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FOI Request: 114239
Request copies of all and any information, in any form, connected to the identity of the source of the “Third Party “as referred to on the map of Arinagour Common Grazing released under FOI legislation. And copies of all and any information relating to the identity of who within the Crofting Commission had the authority to have included the narrative on the recovered map. “Please note this map is based on data from a third party and as such cannot be verified “
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FOI Request: 114240
Request copies on all and any documentation which in any form seek to obtain legal advice on whether the Crofting Commission are empowered to change a decision after formal written intimation to the applicant, and after the expiring of the 42day period for appeal to the Scottish Land Court.
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FOI Request: 114212
Please supply copies of all communications regarding Croft 17 Scouriemore, Eddrachilles(S0979), currently owned by Mr and Mrs Thompson. From January 2017 until it is sold.
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FOI Request: 114093
Request for all information that the Commission holds on how many crofters (i) operate inshore fishing boats and (ii) are engaged in the inshore fishing industry.