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: 2.27.54594
Please could you provide information regarding the Shullishadder Common Grazings. I believe 3 shares are currently available in the Common Grazings, and I wish to be considered as a shareholder.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53964
Request for tenant details for any croft on the Applecross peninsula.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53935
Request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Cleaning Along with - The company providing the services; The value of the contract; How many jobs the contract employs; The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract;Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53936
A freedom of information request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Retail services Along with: The company providing the services; The value of the contract; How many jobs the contract employs. The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract. • Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53937
Request for all current public contracts tendered in the following area - Catering services Along with - The company providing the services; The value of the contract;How many jobs the contract employs;The rate of pay for all jobs in the contract;Whether those jobs are on zero hour contracts
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FOI Request: 2.26.53777
Request for a copy of all information (pre and post split) of croft 88/1 Borve, Barr
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FOI Request: 2.27.53668
Request for a copy of all correspondence between the Commission and Tolsta Chaolais Grazings Clerk from 1st July 2014 to 25th November 2014, including letters, memos, emails and telephone logs. Also a copy of the Report following the meeting held in Breasclete Community Hall with Murdo Maclennan Commissioner and Finlay Beaton Agricultural Officer regarding stray sheep and sheep fouling gateways, paths and public roads.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53575
Request for a copy of the notification/report of non-compliance of duties sent to the Commission by a member of the Crofting Community.
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FOI Request: 2.27.53506
Request for a copy of all records, documents, maps, telephone calls and emails relating to Camus Cross Common Grazing.
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FOI Request: 2.26.53208
Request for a copy of the file for croft and apportionment for Slaggan Croft, Strathpeffer.