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: 140777 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to the Review of Apportionment case 102642. To include all records, contents of correspondence and notes of telephone conversations regarding this case that have been made since the original complaint was made.
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FOI Request: 140253
Request for information pertaining to: 1. In 2024-25, how many days did the chief executive of this public body work? 2. In 2024-25, how many days of annual leave did this individual take? 3. In 2024-25, how many days did this individual work from home, and how many days did they go into the office?
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FOI Request: 140139 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to the historic apportionment(s) for 5 Bohuntin. In addition information in relation to the Review of Apportionment for 5 Bohuntin from 2020 to date.
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FOI Request: 139616 (EIR)
Request for all information held on croft at 1 Scaladale, Harris.
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FOI Request: 138873 (EIR) - REVIEW
Request for Review Original Request: Request for all documents (including all reports, agenda papers, and minutes of any meetings held) held by the Crofting Commission in relation to the decrofting case 130864.
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FOI Request: 139160
Request for information pertaining the CC Staff and HR action from 2020 until present. - How many employees have been suspended with full pay, and - What was the respective pay of the employees suspended? - In addition, the requester wished to be furnished with the information as to why the staff were disciplined.
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FOI Request: 139145
Request for information pertaining the CC Staff permitted to work aboard from 2024 until present. • How many employees were given permission to work outside the UK. • Can you provide as much detail as to what country they were working in and for how long.
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FOI Request: 139050 (EIR)
Request for updated information since previous request made in December 2023. 1. Internal discussions, notes, correspondence, or policy guidance concerning the March 2025 amendment to the Crofting Register related to Croft C5274 (10 Halistra) and Mr and Mrs Toms. 2. Any internal emails or correspondence involving Commission staff or legal officers that discuss or reflect on: • The Commission's basis for recording the respondents as co owners of the croft, • The use of mapping overlaps in determining ownership interests. 3. Any documents, policies, or internal guidance in force or developed since 21 December 2023 concerning: • Ownership registration where a Land Register title partially overlaps a croft boundary, • How such overlaps are to be assessed or referred for further investigation. 4. Any communications with the Crofting Commission since 1 January 2024 relating to Land Court applications SLC/7/25 or SLC/29/25.
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FOI Request: 138951
Request for information pertaining to the annual notice returns over the last 3 financial years. 1. The number of crofters referred to the Procurator fiscal by the cc for nil return, in addition the figure broken down to Parish and township. 2. The number of crofter who did not return their annual notice in each year, figure broken down to Parish and township. 3. In the last 3 years how many crofters were found to be in breach of duties. figure broken down to Parish and township. 4. In the last three years how many reports did the CC receive regarding crofters failing their duties, figure broken down to Parish and township. 5. How many crofters relet or sublet as a consequence of the CC enforcement action figure broken down to Parish and township and owner occupier and tenant crofter. 6. As part of enforcement action how many crofters were referred to the Procurator fiscal.
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FOI Request: 138956 (EIR)
Request for all documentation for croft 70 Dalraevoch, Rogart - from 1800s until present day