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: 2.26.48341
Request for the following information: The number and details of absentee tenancies where a notice of Proposal to Terminate has been published in the Stornoway Gazette, while the tenancy is actively advertised for sale by an Estate Agent. 2. The number and details of absentee tenancies which have been terminated by the Crofting Commission, while the tenancy is actively advertised for sale by an Estate Agent. 3. Justification, under Crofting Law, for effectively and knowingly impeding a legitimate commercial transaction.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48203
Request for a copy of all correspondence and a note of all telephone conversations and copies of all emails relating to the appointment of the Grazings Constable at Badcaul. Also a copy of all correspondence, emails, notes of telephone conversations etc relating to Mr Hunter and Mr Scougal stating that ground near No 3 Badcaul belonged to Mr Hunter's croft. A copy of the file that relates to complaints & Mr Hunter's response to complaints and all correspondence details of telephone conversations relating to Mr Hunter's apportionment application.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48179
Request for details of tenants and landlords from 1930 to 2013 of croft 69 Aird, Bernisdale.
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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.