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: 75092
Request for information on croft Longfield, Daviot Muir Daviot
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FOI Request: 75123
Request for information on complaints committee and clarification on emails previously supplied
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FOI Request: 75123
Request for information on complaints committee and clarification on emails previously supplied
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FOI Request: 75052
Requst for the number of crofters in the Tolsta Chaolais township who have applied for and granted permission for their crofts or part thereof to be excluded from this regulation as stated within the regulation - Open Township Stock On Croft Land During Winter I would also like to know the specific crofters, if any, who have been granted this exclusion.
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FOI Request: 74894
Request for minutes from the Commissions Complaints Committee (july) and the Board (aug & sept)2015
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FOI Request: 74895
Request for a copy of legal advice made by staff to in-house solicitor relating to Mangersta common grazings
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FOI Request: 74899
Request for documents relating to potential removal of campsite from shieldaig common grazings
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FOI Request: 74592
Request for: information between the Crofting Commission, Commissioner MacLennan and the Ethical Standrds Commission; information which relates and demonstrates procedures for a Special Meeting; and information on the notice of the special meeting given to members of the Commission.
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FOI Request: 74835
Request for the following information: how much the appointment of Colin Souter, as Constable in Upper Coll in Lewis, has cost? Could you include in the calculation his fees, his travel costs, the travel costs of officials accompanying him to meetings and the cost of consulting various legal, tax and accountancy advisers? Could you tell me if the Crofting Commission will pay these sums, or if the crofters of Upper Coll in Lewis will be expected to pay?
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FOI Request: 74501
Request regarding the subdivision application form for crofts 9a and 9b in Grimshader, Lochs, Isle of Lewis. To provide a copy of the form and / or any other documentation regarding the division of the crofts