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: 103057
Request for a copy of all correspondence and information relating to croft 20 & 21 Badabrie since my last request in 2013 to present day.
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FOI Request: 100514
Request for information on various apportionment and decroftings within the West Harris Trust area.
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FOI Request: 102480
Request for various information relating to a third party creating a road through common grazing.
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FOI Request: 102286
How much have you spent, in total, on non‐salary awards in each of the last five years – 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18, 2018/19, and 2019/20 to date
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FOI Request: 102027
Request for information on croft Tornabrach. Who were the tenants before 1954 Mr A Cameron took it over then. And any social history , letters from neighbours expressing an interest in the croft, Where he original house was.
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FOI Request: 101957
1. Any internal correspondence between members of staff in which ‘Derek Mackay’ and/or ‘Cabinet Secretary for Finance’ is mentioned between 1 September 2019 and 1 November 2019. 2. and or briefings or memos between members of staff in which the timing of Scotland’s budget process in 2019 is discussed.
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FOI Request: 101958
Budget information
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FOI Request: 101636
I write with reference to your emails dated 26th June 2019 and the files attached thereto. Contained therein is a letter from the Senior Manager of the Crofters Commission Archie Macnab dated 18th February 2003. In his letter he refers to a Development Brief. Do the Crofting Commission have a record of the contents of the brief? Also, is it possible to obtain a copy of the said letter without redactions in order to pursue enquiries?
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FOI Request: 100945
All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, telephone conversations, dates and minutes of meetings since 9 March 2017 and the SG, civil servants or special advisors, in relation to using common grazings for creation of new crofts.
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FOI Request: 99191
Info relating to (former) croft 91 Sanna.