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: 114058
Would you be able to email the "list of holdings" csv file through, or provide a working download link?
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FOI Request: 113581
Request for a copy of the map of the land constituting Arinagour Common Grazing as enlarged by decision of the Crofting Commission dated February 2014.
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FOI Request: 113582
Request for copy of map containing any land being within Arinagour Common Grazing as Enlarged, which has not been apportioned, or resumed from Arinagour Common Grazing.
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FOI Request: 113749
Please supply copies of all communications regarding Croft 17 Scourie. From January 2017 until it is sold.
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FOI Request: 112951 (REVIEW)
I would be grateful if this case could be reviewed, as I would like to know the number of empty crofts in Shetland and other locations outlined in my original request.
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FOI Request: 113365 (EIR)
Request for all information associated with case 107429 (decrofting [part croft]) in relation to croft 39 Mellon Charles, Gairloch (R1677).
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FOI Request: 113094
In November 2020 the Crofting Commission granted an application to decroft multiple (two) building plot sites at 3 Fiscavaig in spite of the fact that the existing crofters were in breach of Crofting Commission rules. In correspondence with Kate Forbes about this matter, Mairi Gougeon cited a response from the Crofting Commission as follows: The Crofting Commission is aware of the concern expressed regarding multiple decroftings on a croft but must make decisions that are consistent with the legislation and previous decisions of the Scottish Land Court regarding decrofting applications. In short the Crofting Commission is required to balance the interests of the applicant with the interests of the croft, the crofting community and the public interest. If the Commission finds on the evidence that any particular decrofting application will have a materially adverse impact on the croft or the crofting community, it will consider refusing the application. Request in three parts: 1. As th...
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FOI Request: 112839 (REVIEW)
Request for an internal review of Crofting Commission's handling of 'FOI Request For Vacant Crofts'. The request plainly asks for a list of vacant crofts sorted by region along with the contact details of the owner or managing authority. No specification of whether or not those crofts were classified legally vacant but used by a non-resident owner were made and thus this distinction is out of the remit of this request.
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FOI Request: 113083
Request for copies of a particular piece of correspondence mentioned in the press between Finlay Beaton and the West Harris Trust.
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FOI Request: 112866
Request for the total number of all applications currently awaiting decision together with the number of cases currently awaiting validation. And, the number of applications currently awaiting decision which were validated prior to 21st March 2020.