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: 74597
Request for any maps, plans or boundary information pertaining to croft 37 North Ballachulish.
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FOI Request: 74420
Request for copies of all Decrofting Orders relating to the Croft 3 Veensgarth, Tingwall, Shetland
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FOI Request: 74280
Request for a copy of all information issued by the Commission in response to FOI request 71826
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FOI Request: 74284
Request for all correspondence to the conflicting advice he Commission claims that the Mangersta grazings committee has been given. Plus a copy of the complaint made by a shareholder referred to the in the Commissions statement issued on 30 June 2016.
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FOI Request: 74294
Copies of all correspondence which relates to the Commission Board approval having discussed, considered, sought and granted prior to the release of the media statement on 30 June 2016 and associated letter to the Mangersta shareholders.
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FOI Request: 74172
Request for all correspondence held on file pertaining to croft no. 318 Kilphedar, Lochboisdale, South Uist, either by email or by photo copy.
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FOI Request: 73936
Request for a copy of any information in the register of crofts and any supplementary information regarding the shares and shareholders in the Embo common gazing
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FOI Request: 72901
Request for copies of all correspondence relating to Upper Coll Grazings Committee between Commissioners, Commission Staff, Grazings Constable, Scottish Government and Government Ministers.
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FOI Request: 72596
Request for all information held on croft 422/443 Knockan.
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FOI Request: 73562
Any change of tenancy, including sublease, of all crofts in Sildinis, South Lochs, Isle of Lewis, and Habost, South Lochs, Isle of Lewis. The information should include date of application, date of transfer or sublease, and if possible from whom and to whom.