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: 138548 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to mapping and boundaries information submitted with First Registration case 136135. In addition why the requester was not notified by the Commission regarding the application.
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FOI Request: 138119
request for information on the Commission's Legal Services
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FOI Request: 138119
Request for information on the Commission's Legal Services
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FOI Request: 137921 (EIR)
Request for information on croft 28,239,256,257 Balclaggan, Rogart from 1986-present date
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FOI Request: 137686 (EIR)
Croft ref: 47 & 48 Blairmore & 42 Culdrain and 32 Balclaggan (part) request for a copy of the mapping and also any correspondence collating to the registration case.
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FOI Request: 137602 (EIR)
request for all information on croft 4 Ospisdale and for crofts 70 & 71 and 74 & 75 Acharrymuir.
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FOI Request: 137607 (EIR) - Clarification Sought
confirmed that the bequested tenant, under the first registration, had a agent acting for them through the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. The Crofting Commission, a public authority responsible for crofting, is subject to FOI obligations, meaning individuals can request information from them. Could you please send these communications of these please.
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FOI Request: 137604 (EIR)
Request for all information on Croft 67 Ormsaigbeg, kilchoan
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FOI Request: 137659 (EIR)
Request for a full copy of the file you hold for Croft Mid Altass REQUEST CLARIFIED TO: to information pertaining to the decrofting direction dated 29 September 1978.
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FOI Request: 137593
Reuqest for various IS costings