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: 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.
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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