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: 137035 (EIR) - Case Reviewed & Fees Notice Issued
"Request for copies of the Commission’s complete files (including all historical information) in relation to:- Croft 47 & 48 Blairmore & 42 Culdrain Croft 32 Balclaggan (Part) Croft 28, 239, 256 and 257 Balclaggan Blairmore & Culdrain Common Grazings Balclaggan (unregulated) common grazings."
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FOI Request: 136744
CRequest for communications and correspondences between the Standards Commission and the Crofting Commission. In addition correspondence between the former CEO Catriona MacLean and the Commissions Compliance officer Jane Thomas, between 1st April 2016 and 31st December 2016, which relates in any form to Commissioner MacLennan’s declaration of interests being rescinded in relation to the Mangestra Common Grazing and Bethesda Hospice Stornoway.
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FOI Request: 136745
Request for "The number of tier Three meetings held between 1 April 2017 to 31 December 2023: -Copies of all recorded discussions and minutes taken in all tier Three meetings held between 1 April 2017 to 31 December 2023. -Copies of any approved minutes to Effect Tier Three that did not require to follow the requirements of the provisions of the Crofting Commission Standing Orders and record discussions and take minutes. -Copies of any Tier Three Decisions taken and reported to the full board for approval as set out in Paragraph 4 of the Stand Orders Policy. -Details of the number of Commissioners sitting at Tier Three making decisions on behalf of the Crofting Commission Board which were quorate as per the Crofters Scotland Act Schedule 1 Quorum 11(1) & (2)."
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FOI Request: 136732 (EIR)
1. Any and all copies of correspondence and documentation held by the Crofting Commission relative to the apportionment application involving Colin Niall Kennedy on Arinagour Common Grazings, Isle of Coll, between 1998 and 2025. This should include but is not limited to case papers and any information placed before the decision-making board; 2. Any and all paperwork relating to decisions taken by the Crofting or Crofters Commission taken in respect of Arinagour Common Grazings between 1998 and 2025, including minutes of associated meetings.
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FOI Request: 136633
"can you please confirm, under FOI, where the "" The rent is to be divided equally between MCE and the crofters with shares in the common grazings. The crofters’ shares will be paid to the Grazings Clerk and distributed according to their soumings."" Also relating to the St, Johns Loch Grazings, please advise what the Crofters receive for their land relating to the crofts which are on the North Highland Way."
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FOI Request: 136688 (EIR)
Request for a list of regulatory applications received for both crofts since 2012 Pier View Croft, Isle of Coll (A1695) and 2 Arinagour (A0408)
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FOI Request: 136537
A breakdown of the number of Crofting Commission employees grouped by salary bands (e.g., £50,000–£55,000, £55,001–£60,000, etc.). The number of Crofting Commission employees whose annual salary is £50,000 or higher. The number of Crofting Commission employees whose annual salary is £80,000 or higher The number of Crofting Commission employees whose annual salary is £100,000 or higher.
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FOI Request: 136489
Copy of the Legal document in respect Cromasaig Croft created by South Forrest between Hugh Willaim Whitbread and John Angus Maclean
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FOI Request: 136289 (EIR)
Information concerning monies allocated to the 8 Bohuntin currently occupied by Caroline and Thomas MacCallum. To include any finances attributed towards, fencing, buildings and machinery since January 2024
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FOI Request: 136288
1. High level organogram outlining organisational structure with the number of personnel in each role aligned to any internal organisational units. 2. List of employees organised by role and pay band.