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: 100315
All correspondence and reports in respect of Holland No. 3
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FOI Request: 100038
The number of 30 years and under crofter training applicants taking and graduating from crofter training courses (over the last decade if possible but if not any recent figures) and/or common destinations for those completing said courses
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FOI Request: 99963
1) The number of car parking spaces you have for your employees at all your properties, and the location of said properties. 2) If your employees have completed a staff travel survey which includes questions on the method of transport used to get to their place of work, and if so, when. 3) If yes to Q2, what percentage of staff said they used a car as their primary method of transport to work.
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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.