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: 2.26.49775
Request for information as to the current status of Croft 18, Northton, Isle of Harris, HS3 3JA.
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FOI Request: 2.26.49679
Request for a copy of all correspondence, internally and externally, in any form including notes, records of telephone calls, conversations, discussions and meetings with any body, organisation or individuals relating to Croft 18, Eoligarry, Isle of Barra. Also details of the process that will determine the future tenancy of Croft 18.
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FOI Request: 2.26.49644
Request for all communication between the Commission, Highland Council and existing owners regarding the re-granting of planning permission by Highland Council for an additional house on croft 113 Achiltibuie. Also what stage the decrofting is in the decrofting process.
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FOI Request: 2.26.49500
Request for a copy of any correspondence since the last date information was sent, regarding croft 19/20 North Ballachulish, from any of the beneficiaries, now owners of the croft or solicitors or agents acting for them and also anything from the co-executer Mr Palombo.
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FOI Request: 2.26.49634
Request for a copy of all correspondence, internally and externally, in any form including notes, records of telephone calls, conversations, discussions and meetings with any body, organisation or individuals relating to case 2.20.28718.
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FOI Request: 2.26.49178
Request for the following information: 1. How many decrofting and related cases, currently reside in the "Crofting Law Sump", administered by Derek Flyn and Keith Graham ? 2. Is my own application to decroft (Case Nos. 2.21.48565 & 4.86.37926) in the "Sump" ? 3. What is the anticipated time frame for the "Sump Administrators" to deliver their findings and recommendations ? 4. Apart from DF and KG, who else is involved in the review process ? 5. Have the "Terms of Reference" for the administrators (DF & KG) been published ? If so, where might I find them. 6. Following the adoption by the CC Board of the new policy regarding decrofting (Board Meeting December 2014) , have any previously granted decrofting applications been retrospectively rescinded ?
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FOI Request: 2.26.49198
Request for the following information: How many employees at the Crofting Commission have a salary in excess of 141,000; 101,000; 85,000 and 58,000.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48887
Request for a map/plan of Fivepenny Borve Common Grazing and a copy of the Fivepenny Borve township plan in respect of the township registration applications for the individual crofts.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48633
Request for historic documents relating to croft 54 Dalcham, Sutherland
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FOI Request: 2.26.48637
Request for a hard copy of all the information provided in case 2.27.48333