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: 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.
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FOI Request: 69437
Request for a copy of the file for croft 31 Camus Cross
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FOI Request: 69832
Request for a copy of William Swanns resignation letter. How much it cost to: investigate the situation in Mangerstra, have a constable in post in Mangerstra, investigation into Upper Coll so far, employ a constable so far in Upper Coll. How are these costs being met? Who has paid the constables salary and costs
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FOI Request: 70128
Request for details of ICT expenditure within the Commission.