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 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: 2.27.42671
How is it that the Kylerhea Grazing Committee is considered out of office. What is the Commission doing to resolve the issue of out of office committees, and what is the policy of communicating with these areas. Also a request for copies of all correspondence both internal and external related to the decision to declare the committee out of office, and a copy of relevant policies.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42460
Request for copies of all relevant correspondence in relation to croft 5 Erbusaig
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FOI Request: 2.26.42428
Request for a copy of all files relating to croft 16 Heights of Fodderty.
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FOI Request: 2.27.42442
Request for a copy of the file relating to the apportionment granted to Slaggan Croft, Heights of Inchvannie.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42426
Request for the current status of croft 221 Altandhu including if it is currently occupied and any changes regarding the croft that the Commission is aware of.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42913
Request for addresses of untenanted crofts including those where the tenancy has been terminated at the instigation of the Commission and any tenancy that is currently going through the process of termination in the Lochs are of Isle of Lewis.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42235
Request for a copy of all apportionment maps and case notes in relation to case 4.21.9436
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FOI Request: 2.26.42236
Request for a copy of all apportionment maps and case notes relating to case 4.21.9370
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FOI Request: 4.26.42237
Request for a copy of all apportionment maps and case notes relating to case 4.21.9335
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FOI Request: 2.26.42167
Request for the following information: What is the current status of our three decrofting applications i.e. Iain & Doreen Kennedy / Mr & Mrs McCallum / Campbell & Kennedy families ? 2. Is Commissioner Colin Kennedy connected in any way with the adjudication of our cases ? 3. Do Sections 4 & 5 of the Commissioners Code of Conduct apply to Commissioner Colin Kennedy ?