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: 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
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FOI Request: 84086
Request for various information about the township of Garrygall and Glen, Isle of Barra
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FOI Request: 83720
Request for various correspondence and maps relating to a decrofting at 11 Balla
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FOI Request: 83212
Request for a copy of the minute of the Hearing held in Benbecula on 17 August along with the cost of holding the hearing.
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FOI Request: 83153
Request for various information relating to croft 10/11 Syre, Sutherland.
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FOI Request: 83178
Request for information on whether land has been decrofted at Croft 3 & 4 Burnside, Aviemore
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FOI Request: 83211
Request for a copy of the files held by the Commission in respect of croft 155 Oldshoremore.
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FOI Request: 82990
Request for details of the number of sick days taken by staff during 2015,2016 up to September 2017. The information to be broken down by department, with details of absences lasting 14 days or more and those of 8 weeks or more.