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: 2.26.62695
Request for all documents and evidence relating to the assignation of croft No 3 Eoligarry to AJ Morrison.
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FOI Request: 2.26.62313
Request for the following information about the current contracts with third party suppliers. 1.If another organisation routinely manages procurement and contracts on behalf of your organisation, please could you provide me with its name: 2.If your organisation routinely manages procurement and contracts on behalf of another organisation(s), please could you provide me with their names: 3.If your organisation handles its own procurement and contracts, please could you provide me with a list of all of your current contracts for ICT services, with the following information for each one: Contract name/short description Supplier Start date (or last renewal date, if applicable) End date Estimated contract value (ie for services provided between start and end date) If this contract was called off a central framework agreement (e.g. from the Crown Commercial Service, G-Cloud, etc) please say which one:
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FOI Request: 2.26.62334
Request for information on how many complaints or reports of racist behaviour within the Commission's staff or appointees the Commission has received within the last 5 years? How many of those did the Commission deal with? How did the Commission deal with those complaints? What is the Commission's equality policy?
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FOI Request: 2.26.62171
Request for a copy of the subletting application for croft 39 Kilmuir, along with other submissions relevant to the application.
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FOI Request: 2.26.62227
Request for copies of approval letters etc in respect of apportionment order granted on the Elgol common grazings to Mr A Mackenzie.
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FOI Request: 2.26.62272
Request for all information on croft 23A Tomonie from 4 May 2005 onwards, including all related common grazings information.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61779
Request copies of all correspondences, responses or comments, either email,letter or memos, from Crofters Commission Convener, Colin Kennedy, to Ivor Matheson and / or Kenny Macleod, in relation to their complaints raised against Upper Coll Grazings Committee. 2. Request any advice by emails or letters, afforded by Crofters Commission Convener, Colin Kennedy, to Ivor Matheson, Iain Matheson and Kenny Macleod, pre-dating the official complaint raised by Ivor Matheson and Kenny Macleod against Upper Coll Grazing Committee. 3. Request copy of minutes and or documentation, hand written or typed, of Commission meetings held to discuss complaints raised by Ivor Matheson and or Kenny Macleod against Upper Coll Common Grazing Committee.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61530
Request for all historical and current data, plans, maps relating to croft 1 Galterigill.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61797
Request for all historical and current data, plans, maps relating to croft 4 Galrerigill.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61800
Request for all historical and current data, plans and maps relating to Galtrigill and Borreraig common grazings.