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.

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

  1. FOI Request: 97111

    Request for all information on crofts Aigas, Kilmorack and Oldtown of Aigas, Kilmorack.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-06-11

  2. FOI Request: 97206

    Request for information on crofts 221 Rossal and 219 Rossal also croft 271 Dalnabreac.

    Status
    Withdrawn
    Responded
    2019-04-02

  3. FOI Request: 97033

    Request for copy of old maps containing apportionment boundaries used prior to digitalisation.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-04-05

  4. FOI Request: 96665

    Request for information contained in the report from the Skerray Grazings Committee.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-03-15

  5. FOI Request: 95639

    Request regarding copies from the Howmore Township file which has already been forwarded in February 2018. Pages 48,51,52 & 56 seem to have been omitted ‐ can you arrange to send me copies please Included in the file are letters Mr Walker, as clerk, sent to you in July 2007 regarding the re‐organisation of Howmore Township. May I also request a copy of the Commissions replies to Mr Walker. When was Mr Walker appointed as Clerk?.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-02-21

  6. FOI Request: 95610

    Request for details of the local person who gave the Commission information regarding croft Bog of Rynelrich when an application to decroft was being considered.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-02-05

  7. FOI Request: 95024

    Request for a copy of the paperwork and plan submitted by the township clerk for Milton, Frobost, Kildonan & Airidh Mhullin for the township registration.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-01-21

  8. FOI Request: 94980

    Request for a copy of the file relating to case 73576 decrofting at Banavie.

    Status
    Withdrawn
    Responded
    NULL

  9. FOI Request: 95018

    Request for information on the number of complaints made by staff. 2. The number of complaints made by members of the public. 3. How many complaints were made against each job level e.g "Senior management, four complaints" 4. How many of the cases resulted in a dismissal. 5. How many of the cases resulted in resignation. 6. How many of the cases resulted in retirement.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-01-21

  10. FOI Request: 94823

    Request for information on apportionment application for Balallan & Arivruaich common grazings.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2019-01-09