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: 2.26.57115
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
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FOI Request: 2.26.57479
Request for a map of the boundaries and confirmation of the last tenant of croft West Carnach, Lochbroom
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FOI Request: 2.26.57356
Request for any and all information pertaining to the recent resignation of the convener of the Commission, Susan Walker, including a copy of the letter, allegedly signed by five commissioners, which was reported in the Herald newspaper on 29th April.
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FOI Request: 2.26.57445
Request for information on when the ownership of croft 14 Earlish changed and in whose names it has been held since 1999.