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: 105483
You (meaning Crofting Commissino )are in correspondence with the false clerk of the false committee self appointed to represent Aird Township and the Nunton Enlargement Benbecula? Can I get a copy of your correspondence with Catherine Muir,31 Aird Benbecula
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FOI Request: 105047
Request for copies of all internal Commission correspondence relating to the Scribercross Sheep Stock Club. Also copies of the conditions of let in relation to the holdings relating to the Braegrudie Common Grazings and the latest copy of the Grazings Regulations in respect of the Braegrudie Common Grazings.
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FOI Request: 105304
Request for copies of the alterations and authorisations to the follow map: the map which was presented to the board meeting on 13 February 2014 and which accompanied the board paper no 11(b) , Appendix A. and Minutes of the board meeting of 5 November 2014 in which the apportionment order was approved.
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FOI Request: 105026
Request for a copy of completed census forms for the last 3 years (2018, 2019 ,2020)in relation to croft 13 Big Sand.
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FOI Request: 105025
Request for information on land removed from crofting tenure pertaining to the Highland Councils acquisition of land through Fulnafern croft 198.
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FOI Request: 103811
Request for a copy of all correspondence sent to Mr Kennedy in relation to the apportionment for 2 Arinagour between February 2014 and November 2014
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FOI Request: 103639
Request for a copy of all relevant documentation submitted regarding the Dunvegan croft transfer
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FOI Request: 103057
Request for a copy of all correspondence and information relating to croft 20 & 21 Badabrie since my last request in 2013 to present day.
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FOI Request: 100514
Request for information on various apportionment and decroftings within the West Harris Trust area.
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FOI Request: 102480
Request for various information relating to a third party creating a road through common grazing.