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: 72028
Request for information pertaining to the proposed assignation of grazings share(s) of croft 70 & 71 Camaghael.
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FOI Request: 72462
Request for information about the information the Commission has issued to Rhoda Grant MSP.
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FOI Request: 70663
Request for SAR for personal data, under Data Protection and information on Arivegaig township.
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FOI Request: 70816
Request for a copy of the file on Laxdale Newmarket and Coulegrein common grazings.
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FOI Request: 71826
Request for 1. Minutes of all meetings where Mangersta Common Grazings and committee was discussed, including all those where press and public were excluded. 2. A record of any meetings or correspondence between any complainants against Mangersta Common Grazings Committee and/or the Grazings Clerk and Crofting Commission staff and/or any Commissioners. 3. A record of any meetings and correspondence relating to Mangersta Common Grazings between Donald Harrison and Crofting Commission staff and Commissioners. 4. A Copy of any other correspondence relating to the above matters.
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FOI Request: 70539
Request for a copy of the objections and any other information regarding the letting of 18 Eoligarry
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FOI Request: 70479
Request regarding the current and previous changes with Complaints on the CC website.
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FOI Request: 70147
Request for information about a site visit to Durnamuck Common Grazings in December 2010
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FOI Request: 71332
Request for a copy of Final report into Mangersta Common Grazings investigation.
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FOI Request: 70338
Request for a copy of the meeting Notes re case 5-26-52012 of 4 May 2016. Note of Hearing held in August 2000. List of Out of Office grazings committees in Uig township.