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: 2.26.48551
Request for all information relating to the croft 472 South Lochboisdale.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48525
Request for information - As a contracting authority covered by the Procurement Reform (Scotland) Bill can you provide details of the number of contracts awarded to a supported business in the past 5 years broken down by each year?
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FOI Request: 2.26.46827
Request for a copy of all internally generated correspondence relating to the decrofting of the house site and garden ground of croft 1 Back.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48524
Request for information on whether the house site at Cloverlee, Seafield, Portmahomack has been decrofted.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48388
Request for all information on the file for Brickigoe croft.
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FOI Request: 2.26.48495
Request for the following information: The current number of absentee tenancies within the crofting counties.The current number of absentee tenancies within the Western Isles. The current number where an individual holds two or more tenancies, as an absentee. The number of crofts in the Western Isles classed as absentee tenancies where there is no person in residency. The number of tenancies assigned to absentee tenants since 1st January 2008. The number of absentee tenancies which have been terminated while a dwelling house decrofting Direction remains valid.A copy of all correspondence issued to Mr MacLennan, Commissioner, concerning the non-residency situation at his croft 1 Cliasmol, Harris. The identity of the officials and Commissioners who considered the case of absenteeism of croft 1 Back on 6th March 2014. Details of the level of hierarchy scrutiny of decisions made by Commissioners to ensure compliance with statutory law.The number of absentee tenancies in the Western Isles ...
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FOI Request: 2.27.48333
Request for the following information in hard copy. 2012 -Elphin Common Grazing Meeting - all copies of the meetings that took place of the common grazing Committee in the early part of the year, up to and including August 2012 including on the spot issues surrounding the disputed meeting of the 18th June, minutes also and the officer of the CC who gave advice which was then altered etc all info, communication including emails. ELPHIN GRAZINGS COMMITTEE - case ref 2.21.39856 All and any communication, including emails regarding this meeting of the 13th August (and following dates) 2012 - Minutes of said meeting (which included Joseph Kerr, Archie Macnab and communication with Nick Reiter, emails Rob Gibson MSP, Jean Urquhart, MSP) and following communication with the CC and Rob Gibson, Nick Reiter. Breach of Fencing conditions 2012 27 knock Carloway. All communication and internal emails,telephone records, correspondence etc regarding this. If there was a meeting , minutes also ...
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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.