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: 139050 (EIR)
Request for updated information since previous request made in December 2023. 1. Internal discussions, notes, correspondence, or policy guidance concerning the March 2025 amendment to the Crofting Register related to Croft C5274 (10 Halistra) and Mr and Mrs Toms. 2. Any internal emails or correspondence involving Commission staff or legal officers that discuss or reflect on: • The Commission's basis for recording the respondents as co owners of the croft, • The use of mapping overlaps in determining ownership interests. 3. Any documents, policies, or internal guidance in force or developed since 21 December 2023 concerning: • Ownership registration where a Land Register title partially overlaps a croft boundary, • How such overlaps are to be assessed or referred for further investigation. 4. Any communications with the Crofting Commission since 1 January 2024 relating to Land Court applications SLC/7/25 or SLC/29/25.
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FOI Request: 138951
Request for information pertaining to the annual notice returns over the last 3 financial years. 1. The number of crofters referred to the Procurator fiscal by the cc for nil return, in addition the figure broken down to Parish and township. 2. The number of crofter who did not return their annual notice in each year, figure broken down to Parish and township. 3. In the last 3 years how many crofters were found to be in breach of duties. figure broken down to Parish and township. 4. In the last three years how many reports did the CC receive regarding crofters failing their duties, figure broken down to Parish and township. 5. How many crofters relet or sublet as a consequence of the CC enforcement action figure broken down to Parish and township and owner occupier and tenant crofter. 6. As part of enforcement action how many crofters were referred to the Procurator fiscal.
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FOI Request: 138956 (EIR)
Request for all documentation for croft 70 Dalraevoch, Rogart - from 1800s until present day
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FOI Request: 138973 (EIR)
Request for a copy of the application form for case 138117 for 9 Borve, Berneray.
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FOI Request: 138701 (EIR)
Request pertaining to information regarding New Crofts from 2024 until present: - for the 2 applications listed as invalid ; the application and basis for the decision to classify as invalid - for the 2 applications shown as withdrawn, if different from above, the application made.
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FOI Request: 138873 (EIR)
Request for all documents (including all reports, agenda papers, and minutes of any meetings held) held by the Crofting Commission in relation to the decrofting case 130864.
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FOI Request: 138622 (EIR)
Request pertaining to information regarding New Croft applications between 2020 to the current date: - Summary of the number of New Croft Applications and their status (approved or turned down) - Copy of the Applications and supporting information - Copy of any comments and/or objections received - Copy of any related 3rd Party reports (eg. Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy) - Copy of Crofting Commission decision report showing the basis and recommendation for approval or otherwise.
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FOI Request: 138597
Request pertaining to the following: 1. The total operational budget of Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 2. The total headcount of Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 3. The total FTE number of staff employed by Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 4. The FTE number of staff in the Financial Year 2024/25 earning salaries over a) £50,000, b) £80,000 and c) £100,000.
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FOI Request: 138594
Request for information pertaining to: 1. As of 19 June 2025, or the most recent estimate, how many staff members were given permission to work outside Scotland, or who were working outside Scotland with this body’s knowledge? 2. In relation to Q1, in what country were they working in? Please provide as much data as possible for each employee.
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FOI Request: 138528
Request for information regarding money spent on: Staff Overtime, Replacement of broken equipment, Written off Equipment, Hiring Consultants, Adversiting and Money spent on equality,diversity and inclusion staff