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: 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.
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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...