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: 2.26.61555
Request for a copy of your discipline policy/procedure and if your company/department disciplines any member of staff who has been found not guilty in a court of law? If so why? If not why not?
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FOI Request: 2.26.61511
Request for the addresses of untenanted crofts, including those where the tenancy has been terminated at the instigation of the Crofting Commission, and any tenancy that is currently going through the process of termination by the Crofting Commission in the area of Lochs, Isle of Lewis.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61496
Request for the addresses of untenanted crofts over 20 acres in size including those where the tenancy has been terminated at the instigation of the Crofting Commission, and any tenancy that is currently going through the process of termination by the Crofting Commission
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FOI Request: 2.26.61298
Request for copies of all correspondence, emails, letters both internal and external, together with minutes of the Board meetings which considered the application from Uilleam Smith for a Assessors post.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61094
Request for copies of correspondence sent to the applicant in relation to the division of croft Ylenia Whalsay Shetland.
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FOI Request: 2.26.61096
Request for copies of all records, files, documents, maps, telephone calls and emails relating to Tigh Na Mara Caravan Site, Back of Keppoch.
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FOI Request: 2.26.60767
Request for a copy of the Minutes of the Board meeting held on or about 2nd November 2012.
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FOI Request: 2.26.60642
Request for information held regarding the grants, issued to crofts and the common grazings committees in Lower and Upper Barvas including the dates, grant names and crofts they were issued to since 1900. Also any information you may have regarding environmental schemes crofters and common grazings committees of Upper and Lower Barvas are taking part in, including the dates, scheme names and the crofts they were issued to since 1900
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FOI Request: 2.26.60619
Further to my last request back in July 2015, under the Freedom of Information Act, I would request copies of all correspondence relating to the above croft (from owners, their agents or any other parties) from the date of my last request.
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FOI Request: 2.26.60399
Request for a copy of all information the Commission hold on croft Rhirevoch, Lochbroom and in particular any maps relating to the divisions that have been made.