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.

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

  1. 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.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-11-23

  2. 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?

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-13

  3. 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

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-07

  4. FOI Request: 74597

    Request for any maps, plans or boundary information pertaining to croft 37 North Ballachulish.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-12

  5. FOI Request: 74420

    Request for copies of all Decrofting Orders relating to the Croft 3 Veensgarth, Tingwall, Shetland

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-11-22

  6. FOI Request: 74280

    Request for a copy of all information issued by the Commission in response to FOI request 71826

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-07

  7. 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.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-09

  8. 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.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-12-07

  9. 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.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-11-16

  10. 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

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-11-14