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: 2.26.46081
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.
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FOI Request: 2.26.45043
Request for the following information. The total number of: a)Members of the senior management team b)Women represented on the senior management team c)Ethnic minorities represented on the senior management team d)Disabled people represented on the senior management team e)LGBT members represented on the senior management team In the case of b) to e) inclusive, please also express the number as a percentage of the whole senior management team.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44803
Request for any documentation held on the signing over of croft 15 Knockline, from the late John A MacLean to John MacLean in 2007. In particular the exact dates the Title Deeds changes hands.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44665
Request for a copy of all documents held on file for croft Bourblach 1, Glenelg.