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: 2.26.48180
Request for information on who were/are the tenants and landlords for crofts 67 and 68 Aird, Bernisdale from 1930 to present.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48068
Request to be advised of the reasons for Mr Minton application to assign grazing shares in Durnamuck Common Grazing to Mrs Minton.
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FOI Request: 2.26.47547
Request for a copy of the files relating to Bundalloch township and common grazing.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48155
Request for details of the owner of croft 69 Aird, Bernisdale
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FOI Request: 2.26.47339
Request for the names of the crofters, along with the holding numbers, or croft numbers, and the shares in the common grazing that pertain to each croft in the township of Skerray, parish of Tongue, Sutherland.
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FOI Request: 2.26.47335
Request for information on the current status of croft 19 Lingerbay, Isle of Harris. The croft is part of the Rodel Estate where the croft is under the ownership of Rodel Crofting Lands Ltd.
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FOI Request: 2.27.47185
Request for information on the plan/map sent by the Commission to the grazing committee on lands owned by DE Bulmer Trust, which, and by which and with which the plan/map was drawn by the Commission; any correspondence between Mr Bulmer's factor and the Commission relative to this matter; any correspondence between office bearers of the grazing committee and the Commission.
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FOI Request: 2.26.47336
Request for information on whether a plot of land at croft 7 Upper Inverroy, Roy Bridge on the north side of the Inverroy road has been decrofted. The plot has planning permission for one house.
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FOI Request: 2.27.47226
Request for a copy of all correspondence with the Tolstachaolais grazing committee regarding stock loose on the public road.
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FOI Request: 2.27.46901
Request for all Commission records relating to Knock and Swordale Common Grazing. All historical copies of grazing regulations. All records held by the Commission pre 1955.