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: 2.26.55691
Request for a copy of all literature, croft boundaries, site maps, right of way and so on in concerning Mr C Morrisons apportionment for 6 Rhugashinish.
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FOI Request: 2.26.55510
Please identify the specific legislation whereby S22 of the Crofters (Scotland) Act 1993 was amended after the said Section was repealed. Also provided a copy of the record of all discussions between Commission solicitors and Commission officials on justification for the continued use of S22 after 1st October 2011, including the corresponding dates of these discussions. A copy of the record of all discussions between Commission solicitors and Scottish Government Solicitors on justification for the continued use of S22 after 1st October 2011, including the corresponding dates of these discussions. Please also indicate when the case 31 and 33 Blandy Tongue was initiated under S22 of the Act. The Commission records reveal that 21 crofts remain vacant following termination. Please indicate whether compensation is being make to the landlords for eht loss of rent revenue.
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FOI Request: 2.26.55320
Request for a list of crofts, where the tenancy has yet to be allocated to a new tenant, following earlier termination by the Commission.
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FOI Request: 2.26.55437
Request for all documentation held on crofts 395 and 397 Elphin and Aultnachy, Assynt, Sutherland.
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FOI Request: 2.26.55087
Request for information regarding croft Reay and Brackside Enlargement, locally known as The Cross.
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FOI Request: 2.26.55086
Request for information and map relating to case 4.121.54564
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FOI Request: 2.26.54700
Request for a copy of the boundary maps for 3 Drimsdale also any boundary maps for Drimsdale Common Grazing including the area where the cattle pens are situated. The pens got assistance for building them around the mid eighties. Do you hold any information on this?
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FOI Request: 2.27.55088
Request for information and correspondence relating to Dachow common grazings on Sandside Estate.
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FOI Request: 2.26.54536
Request for details, including dates of each notice of proposed termination of tenancy issued to absentee tenants under S22 of the CSA 1993, since October 2011. Also details of each absentee tenancy terminated by the Commission since October 2011. A list of all instances whereby a ruing made by the Commission since 2010 has been overturned on appeal to the Scottish Land Court.
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FOI Request: 2.27.55352
Request for information on the Upper Breakish Common Grazings. The name of the Chairman and Clerk for the grazings Committee, where and when meetings are held. If there are any vacancies for common grazings and how to apply for a vacant position. Who shares in the common grazings, where they stay and where they croft and if they are using the grazings. Also who has an apportionment in the grazings, is it used for crofting and what are the rules for an apportionment and if I would be eligible to apply for an apportionment.