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: 2.26.63447

    Request for a copy of the application of the proposed assignation by Iain Robert MacIntyre of the grazings share pertaining to the croft at 7 Shullishadder to Thomas Buglass Wilson Isle of Skye.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-02-17

  2. FOI Request: 2.26.63298

    Request for sight of all Commission records concerning croft 5 Galterigill; also records concerning the division of croft 9 Galterigill (and its grazing share) as enlargements to crofts 5 and 6, and also any records appertaining to the so-called 'Shepherd's Croft', Galterigill (now part of croft 5)

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-02-27

  3. FOI Request: 2.26.63236

    Request for various information in relation to crofts on Colonsay.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-02-23

  4. FOI Request: 2.26.63021

    Request for a copy of the SGRPID report on the part croft decrofting at 155 Oldshoremore.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-28

  5. FOI Request: 2.20.62920

    Request for the croft register for Gairloch Parish, in particular croft 30-51 Mellon Charles.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-02-04

  6. FOI Request: 2.26.62806

    How many staff work in the Crofting Commission.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-20

  7. FOI Request: 2.26.62668

    Request for the following information: i) How many crofts are registered in Scotland? i) b) If possible, could the number be given for each council area of Scotland? ii) How many crofts are currently unoccupied? iii) What is the total land area of these unoccupied crofts? In addition, if there is any information on file concerning the current ownership of unoccupied crofts.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-18

  8. FOI Request: 2.26.62674

    Request for various information on meetings of the Commissions Complaints and Investigation Committee.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-14

  9. FOI Request: 2.26.62648

    Request for all documents relating to the letting of croft 18 Eoligarry.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-20

  10. FOI Request: 2.26.62673

    Request for various documents relating to decrofting case.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2016-01-14