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: 90888

    Request for details of the Commissions expenditure on ICT

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-08-03

  2. FOI Request: 90728

    Request for all information on croft I1407 Camusbane Glenelg.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-08-10

  3. FOI Request: 90598

    Request for all information relating to any decrofting, or related communications, since January 2018 regarding Shulista, Skye

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-08-10

  4. FOI Request: 90265

    Request for all correspondence relating to Croft 20/21 Badabrie, Kilmallie

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-07-31

  5. FOI Request: 89873

    Request for information on: What financial accounting software do you use? Who supplies your financial accounting software (name of vendor or supplier)? What was the original date of purchase or contact start date for your accounting software? When is the contact renewal or expiry date for your accounting software? If relevant, what is the cost of annual support and maintenance (last financial year April 2016‐ March 2017) for your accounting software? Is your IT in‐house or outsourced, if outsourced, who is it outsourced to, and when is this contract up for renewal? Could you confirm if your organisation has any applications (computer systems) running on the Fujitsu (formerly ICL) VME operating system? If so, please list the names of these applications and their main role within your organisation? Please also confirm if you have applications; a) Operating on any other legacy platform such as OpenVME, IBM iSeries or written in legacy code such as Powerbuilder, COBOL etc.? Any operat...

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-06-25

  6. FOI Request: 89751

    Request for copies of backdated decisions and applications received.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-06-06

  7. FOI Request: 89721

    Request for a list of vacant crofts on the Isle of Lewis

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-06-11

  8. FOI Request: 88613

    Request for copies of grounds and decisions taken from June 2017 to present date.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-04-20

  9. FOI Request: 88701

    Request for the number of grazings clerks for Arivegaig Township since 2001, the name of each with their dates of responsibility and evidence to show their appointments.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-05-02

  10. FOI Request: 88570

    Request for all maps, diagrams and identification information and communications and information relating to, and defining the Common grazing Croft Registration Croft Number C1501, Commission Number 16884, common grazing of Corpach, Banavie, Camaghael & Lochyside in the parish of Kilmallie

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2018-05-10