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 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
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FOI Request: 109302
Request for a copy of all correspondence between the current owner/tenant and the Crofting Commission regarding croft 30 Breanish, Uis
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FOI Request: 109139
Request for a list of common grazings, their file references and where registered their registration number.
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FOI Request: 108631
A list of all common grazings (with their Crofting Register No. or Crofting Commission No.) which are subject to an environmental designation such as Special Protection Area (SPA), Special Area of Conservation (SAC), Ramsar Convention designation for migratory birds, Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) or a national landscape designations such as National Scenic Areas (NSAs) with the site code and name if known
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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