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: 138973 (EIR)
Request for a copy of the application form for case 138117 for 9 Borve, Berneray.
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FOI Request: 138701 (EIR)
Request pertaining to information regarding New Crofts from 2024 until present: - for the 2 applications listed as invalid ; the application and basis for the decision to classify as invalid - for the 2 applications shown as withdrawn, if different from above, the application made.
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FOI Request: 138873 (EIR)
Request for all documents (including all reports, agenda papers, and minutes of any meetings held) held by the Crofting Commission in relation to the decrofting case 130864.
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FOI Request: 138622 (EIR)
Request pertaining to information regarding New Croft applications between 2020 to the current date: - Summary of the number of New Croft Applications and their status (approved or turned down) - Copy of the Applications and supporting information - Copy of any comments and/or objections received - Copy of any related 3rd Party reports (eg. Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Economy) - Copy of Crofting Commission decision report showing the basis and recommendation for approval or otherwise.
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FOI Request: 138597
Request pertaining to the following: 1. The total operational budget of Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 2. The total headcount of Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 3. The total FTE number of staff employed by Crofting Commission in the Financial Years a) 2022/23, b) 2023/24, and c) 2024/25. 4. The FTE number of staff in the Financial Year 2024/25 earning salaries over a) £50,000, b) £80,000 and c) £100,000.
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FOI Request: 138594
Request for information pertaining to: 1. As of 19 June 2025, or the most recent estimate, how many staff members were given permission to work outside Scotland, or who were working outside Scotland with this body’s knowledge? 2. In relation to Q1, in what country were they working in? Please provide as much data as possible for each employee.
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FOI Request: 138528
Request for information regarding money spent on: Staff Overtime, Replacement of broken equipment, Written off Equipment, Hiring Consultants, Adversiting and Money spent on equality,diversity and inclusion staff
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FOI Request: 138548 (EIR)
Request for information pertaining to mapping and boundaries information submitted with First Registration case 136135. In addition why the requester was not notified by the Commission regarding the application.
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FOI Request: 138119
request for information on the Commission's Legal Services
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FOI Request: 138119
Request for information on the Commission's Legal Services