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.

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 Statistics

We publish detailed statistics for all freedom of information requests, you can view these on our FOI & EIR statistics page.

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

  1. FOI Request: 107788

    Request for a list of vacant crofts in and around the Argyll and Bute area.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-12-22

  2. 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.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-12-21

  3. FOI Request: 107458

    Request for a copy of the papers presented to the Board meeting of 5 November 2014

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-12-01

  4. FOI Request: 107044

    Request for all information held, including file contents, relating to croft known as 26 Achtoty in the parish of Tongue.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-11-12

  5. FOI Request: 107305

    Request for information on the whereabouts of the Crofters Holdings Books which were formerly kept in the Sheriff Clerks office.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-11-09

  6. FOI Request: 107400

    Request for a copy of the plans which were used to register the Clashmore & Raffin Common Grazings along with a copy of the application

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-12-02

  7. FOI Request: 107219

    Request for a copy of all information realating to croft 26 Achtoty in the parish of Tongue.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-11-25

  8. FOI Request: 106732

    Request for information on external training spend over the last 3 years

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-09-30

  9. FOI Request: 106473

    Request for information regarding an apportionment in South Kilchattan Common Grazings issued to Mr William Lawson.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-09-30

  10. FOI Request: 106472

    Request for various information relating to what services that require users to verify identify by sending physical forms of documentation (passport etc) and how these varifications are preformed etc

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2020-09-14