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 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: 136489
Copy of the Legal document in respect Cromasaig Croft created by South Forrest between Hugh Willaim Whitbread and John Angus Maclean
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FOI Request: 136289 (EIR)
Information concerning monies allocated to the 8 Bohuntin currently occupied by Caroline and Thomas MacCallum. To include any finances attributed towards, fencing, buildings and machinery since January 2024
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FOI Request: 136288
1. High level organogram outlining organisational structure with the number of personnel in each role aligned to any internal organisational units. 2. List of employees organised by role and pay band.
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FOI Request: 136275 (EIR)
Request for all information held for 190 Dornie
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FOI Request: 136203
Request for infomation on whether the Horgabost & Seilebost Common hold a rental agreement with the West Harris Trust and information regarding rent and tax. And, if the Common Grazings receive a ground rent from the trust or any other body for the agricultural building.
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FOI Request: 135476 (EIR) Clarifiaction received
Request clarified to: 1. Rights of access for neighbouring crofts to the area immediately to the North East of Croft 9 Durnamuck, between the registered extent of 9 Durnamuck and the seashore (access being taken across 9 Durnamuck). 2. Durnamuck Crofters’ rights to leave boats on the foreshore at Durnamuch. 3. The historic extent of the common grazings at Durnamuck. 4. More specifically, whether the area immediately to the North East of Croft 9 Durnamuck, between the registered extent of 9 Durnamuck and the seashore was historically included within the Common Grazings.
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FOI Request: 135477 (EIR) Clarification received
Request clarified to: information relating to 24 Griminish dating from before 1931.
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FOI Request: 135409
Request for information relating to CC current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s)
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FOI Request: 135411
Request for the following information: 1. The data your organisation provided to the Scottish Government for total spending on corporate functions in 2022-23, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate; 2. Updated data on your organisation’s total spending on corporate functions in 2023-24, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate.
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FOI Request: 135277 (EIR)
Request for all information relating to O0079 Crismo (farm) and O0659 Crismo (a field)