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: 81944
Request for details of how many staff in the Crofting Commission are employed full time on Trade Union Facilities Time and also those employed on a part time basis.
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FOI Request: 80968
Request for information on the number of non-UK EU citizens who work in the Commission plus the percentage of staff that are non-UK EU nationals.
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FOI Request: 80616
Request for various bit of correspondence in connection with the registration of crofts at Uragaig, Isle of Colonsay
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FOI Request: 81326
Request for information relating to the apportionment that was granted to Mr Sim.
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FOI Request: 80334
Request for copies of the information previously issued on FOI cases 73562,72986 and 2.26.61511
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FOI Request: 80167
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
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FOI Request: 80169
The total area (in Ha or Acres) of Common grazing for the Croft Registration Croft Number C1501, Commission Number 16884, common grazing of Corpach, Banavie, Camaghael & Lochyside in the parish of Kilmallie.
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FOI Request: 80192
The total area (in Ha or Acres) of Common grazing Croft Registration Croft Number C1501, Commission Number 16884, common grazing of Corpach, Banavie, Camaghael & Lochyside in the parish of Kilmallie that is presently in dispute; and confirmation of if this land area is presently included in the total land area for the common grazing or not.
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FOI Request: 80193
All maps, diagrams and identification information and any other communications and information relating to the legal ownership of land relating to the Common grazing Croft Registration Croft Number C1501, Commission Number 16884, common grazing of Corpach, Banavie, Camaghael & Lochyside in the parish of Kilmallie
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FOI Request: 80194
All maps, diagrams and identification information and any other communications or information relating to the access points, for exercising my rights as a tenant crofter, to the land relating to the Common grazing Croft Registration Croft Number C1501, Commission Number 16884, common grazing of Corpach, Banavie, Camaghael & Lochyside in the parish of Kilmallie including access to all land parcels.