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: 80176
All maps, diagrams and identification information and any other communications and information relating to disputed areas (including who the disputes are between) of 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: 79808
Request for copies of correspondence between the following persons and organisations: Garrynamonie Township Clerk, John McLean Garrynamonie Committee Member, Martin Matheson Local Mapper, Phillip Jubb Any board member or employee or representative of Storas Uibhist Historic Environment Scotland SGRPID Fergus Ewing's Office and the Crofting Commission regarding registration of Garrynamonie Township and Easabhal General Common Hill, registered as Lochboisdale (South) and the drafting of South Boisdale Common Grazing.
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FOI Request: 79956
Request for various information in relation to maps used for the registration of Garrynamonie Common Grazings.
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FOI Request: 79529
Request to know if Whalsay Water Treatment Works are located on a croft or common grazings area.
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FOI Request: 79183
Request for a copy of all correspondence both email and written pertaining to 30 and 31 Camus Croise and their grazing shares between 01/01/1971 and 27/04/2017.
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FOI Request: 78978
Request for information on crofts 4 Galtrigill and a copy of the crofting Census returns for the above croft, and for 6 and 9 Galtrigill.
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FOI Request: 78861
Request for a copy of the s maps for the registrations of Garrynamonie Common Grazing and Easabhal General Common Hill
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FOI Request: 78844
Query over the designation of land at Stoer, Sutherland
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FOI Request: 78791
Query on designation of land at Loch Maree Ross-shire
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FOI Request: 78640
Request for a copy of the unredacted Board minutes of 28 September 2016.