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: 2.26.58366
Request for a copy of all information held by the Commission on crofts 388 and 399 Elphin.
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FOI Request: 2.26.58135
Request for a copy of the apportionment order issued in relation to croft 11 Drinan on 22 August 1994.
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FOI Request: 2.26.58149
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 Lochs area of the Isle of Lewis.
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FOI Request: 2.26.57115
Request for any correspondence which pertains to either Calum MacMillan or croft 7 Bornish.
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FOI Request: 2.26.58048
1. In relation to the calendar year 2014, or, if this is not readily available, in relation to the most recent period of twelve months for which it is available (stating what the period is): 1.1. the total cost of salaries and other emoluments of the Commission's employees; 1.2. the total salary and other emoluments of the highest paid employee; 1.3. the total costs of operating the Commission; 1.4 All payments made to Mr. E. Meyer, Assessor, whether by way of retainer, fee, reimbursements or otherwise; 2. A copy of the current contract or other document, setting out or otherwise recording the terms on which Mr. E. Meyer, Assessor, performs services for the Commission, and a copy of any instructions, guidelines or the like in relation to the carrying out of those sevices; 3. A copy of any contract or other document setting out or otherwise recording the terms on which the Scottish Government's Rural Payments & Inspections Directorate and/or their area office based in Golspie performs s...
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FOI Request: 2.26.57822
Request for the information submitted under the Crofting Census as to the use being made of Croft 39, Isle of Scalpay, HS4 3YG
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FOI Request: 2.26.57781
Excluding the de-crofted property now known as number 12a Totescore has any permission since been granted to the current but absent tenant to erect a dwelling or to customise a croft barn into a dwelling on any part of the croft at 9, 10 and 1/2 12 Totescore Isle of Skye
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FOI Request: 2.26.57628
Request for detail of the recent decision on Case ref 5.26.52012 relating to croft Nr.8 Geshader, Uig, Isle of Lewis. Please provide detail of the parties involved in making the decision, their role, their authority and contact details. Please provide the full case notes that were used in making the decision and the report on the outcome of this decision. Please also provide full detail on the report including all appendices that was prepared by owner occupier of this croft in supporting the case
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FOI Request: 2.26.57575
Request for a copy of the information released on FOI case number 2.26.55766 along with updated statistics on that subject.
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FOI Request: 2.26.57520
Request for information on 17 crofts in the township of Hilton of Embo Dornoch