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: 2.26.46006
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.
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FOI Request: 2.26.46081
Request for a copy of all information relating to croft 3 Blarnalearoch, Lochbroom from 1987 onward, or from when the croft tenancy was first assigned to Richard Greene.
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FOI Request: 2.27.45557
Request for all correspondence over the last 3 years relating to the township of Tolsta Chaolais being changed from a closed township to an open township.
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FOI Request: 2.26.45468
1. The number of temporary staff (as defined by HMRC as a worker who is employed to perform a task of limited duration or for a temporary purpose) employed in each financial year since 2007. 2. The total cost for temporary staff (as defined above) employed in each financial year since 2007. 3. The number of temporary staff (as defined above) employed in each financial year since 2007 to cover posts vacated by redundancy, early retirement or other forms of severance. 4. The total cost for temporary staff (as defined above) employed in each financial year since 2007 to cover posts vacated by redundancy, early retirement or other forms of severance. 5. The number of consultants employed in each financial year since 2007. 6. The total cost of consultants employed in each financial year since 2007. 7. The single highest cost paid to a consultant in each financial year since 2007. 8. The total cost of all temporary staff or consultants contracted to provide services o...
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FOI Request: 2.27.45360
Request for a copy of all files pertaining to Scotstown Common Grazings
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FOI Request: 2.26.45077
Request for full disclosure of all documents relating to the Tockavaig Woodland Scheme and crofts 6&7 Tockavaig.
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FOI Request: 2.26.45344
Request for a copy of all correspondence associated with the assignation of crofts 6 & 7 Tokavaig to Mr Jackson circa 2010. To include all letters, emails, reports, plans, map or drawings, including the new entrants plan and SRDP application.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44828
Request for the following information.The total number of: a)Board members; b)women represented on the board; c)ethnic minorities represented on the board; d)disabled people represented on the board; e) LGBT members represented on the board. With b) to e) also expressed as a percentage of the whole board.