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: 77994
Request for information on whether decrofting directions have been issued on various crofts in Shetland
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FOI Request: 77424
Request for information on how many individuals are recorded as on zero hours contracts. 2) How many individuals have been recorded as on zero hours contracts since 2007. 3) A breakdown of the roles of those employed on zero hours contracts. 4) A full list of employment rights (if any) provided alongside a zero‐hours contract.
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FOI Request: 77153
Request for the following information on your organisations sponsorship of events. Please could you tell me about events your organisation has sponsored in each of the last 5 years. Please could this information be broken down by; i) event, ii) the organisation holding the event, iii) date of event, iv) money spent, v) any other costs associated with the event including staff time. 2) Could you tell me how much your organisation has spent on advertising over each of the last 5 years. Broken down by; i) where the advertisement appeared (i.e. individual magazine, website etc.), ii) cost, iii) date
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FOI Request: 76866
Request for copies of all papers,decisions and grounds previously arrived at in relation to the apportionment for croft 37 Balephetrish
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FOI Request: 76869
Request for all the correspondence between Upper Coll shareholders and the Crofting Commission relating to the accusation of financial irregularities against the Upper Coll Grazings Committee between August 2015 and May 2016.
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FOI Request: 76616
Request for various correspondence on matters concerning Upper Coll Grazings
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FOI Request: 76878
Request for a copy of all correspondence between David Findlay Crofting Commission Solicitor and Colin Kennedy and Crofting Commission staff relating to matters concerning Upper Coll from August 2015 to February 2017?
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FOI Request: 76564
Request for details of the number of applications to the Crofting Commission for consent to a sublet of a croft in (a) the Crofting Counties and (b) the Western Isles which have been determined by the Commission in the last 5 years and, in respect of those applications which have been determined, how many in each category have been (i) granted and (ii) refused?
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FOI Request: 76388
Request for contact details of the grazing clerks in the West Highland region.
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FOI Request: 76295
Request for details of the number of Communications and Public Relations staff employed by the Crofting Commission; The total wage cost for all Communications and Public Relations staff employed by the Crofting Commission; The Crofting Commission’s total budget for Communications and Public Relations; A breakdown of the total Communications and Public Relations budget of the Crofting Commission