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: 2.27.46844
Request for a list of all the shareholders on the register for East Helmsdale and Navidale common grazings.
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FOI Request: 2.26.46843
Request for all information, objections and current status of the division application made by the tenant of croft 7 Balmaquien. Also a list of all vacant crofts in all the parishes in Skye.
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FOI Request: 2.26.46782
Request for a copy of all correspondence relating to the assignation of the South Yarrows, part of Thrumster Estate in Caithness to Miss S Mindt.
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FOI Request: 2.26.46785
Request for information relating to the abandoned croft Achnashie, Ormsaigbeg, including the name and address of the current owner.
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FOI Request: 2.27.46663
Request for a copy of the report produced by Mr Beveridge into the Breach of Grazings in Elphin
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FOI Request: 2.26.46531
Request for details of the owner of croft 359 Nedd.
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FOI Request: 2.26.46528
Request for information on the proposed assignation of share in Scotstown, Strontian, from A MacLeod to D MacDonald as advertised in the Oban Times
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FOI Request: 2.26.46006
Request for a copy of all information relating to croft 2 Bohuntin since 1962, when the township was reorganised, to the present day.
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FOI Request: 2.26.45892
Request for the name, location and extent of each croft on the Isle of Skye and Lochalsh area whose tenancies have been terminated or lapsed and not again assigned, therefore being vacant.
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FOI Request: 2.26.45841
Request in relation to crofts 338,397 Elphin and 395,399 Elphin. Copies of the requests made by Mr Davidson in whatever form they were made in relation to any or all of these crofts. Any conversations, formal or informal which Mr Davidson may have had with officials in relation to the crofts including sight of relevant notes, aide memoire or such material as may relate to discussions with Mr Davidson in regards to the boundaries of these croft. A copy of all the material including maps or diagrams of these crofts given to Mr Davidson, acting on behalf of the DE Bulmer Trust.