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: 99494
History of ownership of land known as Fank Brae, near Loch Poll, Assynt, since land was purchased by Assynt Crofters Trust 25 years ago. How land is currently designated, and how and when this came about. Who was responsible for creating designation, and what name or names are on any letters or other correspondence with you regarding this. In the event that the land is designated as common grazing land, what is procedure to return it to the position it was prior to the change.
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FOI Request: 98962
In accordance with previous correspondence dated 25th and 29th April 2019 would you please forward the remaining information requested that is not covered on the current CD‐R viz, 4th May 1970 ‐ 9th February 1993 and 18th January 1999 to the present.
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FOI Request: 98348
Request for copies of all information held on 419 Knockan, Elphin.
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FOI Request: 98227
Request for information on whether or not an area of land at the bottom of the Braes, Ullapool is under crofting tenure.
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FOI Request: 98273
Request for copies of all archived records (including site plans) pertaining to croft Blairconard. I specifically require records for the period 1969-2019 inclusive.
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FOI Request: 97278
Request for information on how much money has been spent pursuing and financing case 83210 including government grants.
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FOI Request: 97244
Request for various documents relating to policies and rules of procedure, also agreed papers and approved minutes in relation to applications under Section 23 of the Act.
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FOI Request: 97111
Request for all information on crofts Aigas, Kilmorack and Oldtown of Aigas, Kilmorack.
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FOI Request: 97206
Request for information on crofts 221 Rossal and 219 Rossal also croft 271 Dalnabreac.
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FOI Request: 97033
Request for copy of old maps containing apportionment boundaries used prior to digitalisation.