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: 108286
To advise if the Commission hold the accounts for the Bohuntin Common Grazings Committee, also to have sight of the protocol concerning a declaration of interest that your officers need to abide by when dealing with family and friends
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FOI Request: 108271
Request for details of the amount of subsidies and grants awarded to Bohuntin Sheep Stock Club, Bohuntin Farm and DH McDonald, Bohuntin Glen Roy over teh last 5yrs. Also details of the Sheep Stock CLub accounts.
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FOI Request: 108078
Request for a copy of the historical file held for Crofts 1 and 2 Manish, Isle of Harris and any copies of regulatory applications and plans relating to these crofts.
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FOI Request: 108006
Request for the number of crofts within the Parish of Durness which have owner/occupier crofters, crofters or tenants who are authorised by the Commission to be Absent from their Croft or Crofts?
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FOI Request: 107892
Request for a list of vacant crofts in Argyll, Ross-shire, Skye and Lochaber area.
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FOI Request: 107905
Request for a copy of all correspondence pertaining to case 104983, assignation of croft 5 Vatten, shares
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FOI Request: 107787
Please confirm the number of receipts of information extending from the ‘Laid Common Grazing Committee’ over the previous 3 years to date (broken down by an annual basis), which have resulted in the issue f notification of a suspected breach of duty under Section 26A of the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993. Please confirm how many notifications (broken down on an annual basis) have been issued in relation to a suspected breach of duty under Section 26A of the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993, within the Parish of Durness over the previous 3 years to date
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FOI Request: 107788
Request for a list of vacant crofts in and around the Argyll and Bute area.
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FOI Request: 107786
Port-a-Reidhlein Isle of Islay - request for details of the timeline for a decision on the investigation into neglect, including dates of meetings etc. Also details of the investigation to date, including meetings etc. Please also explain why crofters are given deadlines during this investigation by the Commission is not, and why an application to divide the croft cannot be made while this investigation is ongoing.
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FOI Request: 107458
Request for a copy of the papers presented to the Board meeting of 5 November 2014