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: 86487
Request for copies of all documentation arising within the Commission and communications between the Commission and SGPRID from December 2016 to present regarding Croft 327 Hilton and Hilton of Embo common grazings
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FOI Request: 86328
Please could you supply me with the following information? 1. At November 12 2015, how many men and and how many women were on the board of your organisation? 2. At November 12 2015, was the Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a man or a woman? 3. How many men and how many women are now on the board of your organisation? 4. Is the current Chairperson (or person with an equivalent role) a man or a woman? 5. Does the board have a formal strategy or policy commitment to achieving gender balance? If so please supply a copy of the document where the policy is laid out. Please also confirm the date that this policy was adopted. 6. What is the current median FTE pay for men and women in the organisation?
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FOI Request: 85937
Request for information on decrofted/resumption of areas of croft land on 1 Uachdar
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FOI Request: 85250
Request for: 1 Bohuntin Common Grazings - copies of all documentation and correspondence on file relating to Bohuntin Common Grazings. 2. Crofting Census - copies of all crofting census returns for the Bohuntin Township, Kilmonivaig, Inverness-shire 79/455/.... This will be returns for croft 1, 2, Carn Darach, 3, 3A, 4, 5, 6, 6A, 7, 7A, 8 and 9 Bohuntin. I would be grateful if you could forward copies of returns submitted in all years since the census began.
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FOI Request: 84930
Request for information on whether Blo'burn on the island of Foula is a croft.
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FOI Request: 84845
Request for copy of copies of the maps and extents held by the Commission on Melvaig Common Grazings.
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FOI Request: 84568
Request for a copy of various correspondence in relation to Upper Coll Grazings
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FOI Request: 84584
Request for a copy of the Grazings Census returns in relation to common grazings within Lochcarron Estate.
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FOI Request: 84516
Request for various information regarding the decrofting application on croft 11 Balla
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FOI Request: 84517
Request for a copy of the Minutes of the last meetings of the Lochcarron Estate Grazing Committee Meetings