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: 96665
Request for information contained in the report from the Skerray Grazings Committee.
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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?.
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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.
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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.
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FOI Request: 94980
Request for a copy of the file relating to case 73576 decrofting at Banavie.
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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.
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FOI Request: 94823
Request for information on apportionment application for Balallan & Arivruaich common grazings.
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FOI Request: 94709
Request for a copy of all resumption orders issued in respect of Tongue and District common grazings, since 1995.
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FOI Request: 94531
Request for copies of decisions in relation to 50B applications and associated correspondence.
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FOI Request: 93438
Request for copies of Land Court Section 5(3) agreements.