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: 2.26.43363
Request for the following information 1 - how many crofts have been seized in Erisay, South Uist and Barra in the last 2 years? 2 - how many request/enquiries have been made about vacant or seized crofts in those areas in the last 2 years? 3 - how many enquiries have been made in relation to crofts 2 Huan, Eriskay and 12 Acarsaid, Eriskay and the dates of those enquiries? 4 - how many crofts in those areas have been reallocated and to whom in the last 5 years?
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FOI Request: 2.26.43269
Request for the following information - the total number of townships, crofts, owner occupied crofts, tenanted crofts, vacant crofts and the number of owners or tenants deemed to be absent in the parishes of North and South Uist
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FOI Request: 2.26.43755
Request for the following information in relation to Scottish Land Court case ref SLC 121/11. The total amount spent by the Commission in this case on solicitors fees and other outgoings; the total amount spent by the Commission in this case on Counsels fees; and the total amount spent by the Commission on any other expenses in this case.
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FOI Request: 2.26.43045
Request for all correspondence in relation to case 2.24.40612 20/21 Badabrie, Fort William
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FOI Request: 2.26.43045
Request for all information on croft 20/21 Badabrie and all correspondence relating to case number 2.24.40612.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42958
Request for the following information; 1. The total number of individuals who have been offered and accepted voluntary redundancy in each financial year since 2007/08, broken down by total cost per year. For each year this should include details of the single highest payoff. 2. The total number of individuals who have been offered and accepted compulsory redundancy in each financial year since 2007/08, broken down by total cost per year. For each year this should include details of the single highest payoff. 3. The total number of individuals who have been offered and accepted early retirement in each financial year since 2007/08, broken down by total cost per year. For each year this should include details of the single highest payoff. 4. The total number of individuals who have been offered and accepted severance or other payments on termination of employment in each financial year since 2007/08, broken down by total cost per year. For each year this should include det...
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FOI Request: 2.26.42939
Request for a copy of the file relating to Old Inn Croft, Blairninich
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FOI Request: 2.27.42671
How is it that the Kylerhea Grazing Committee is considered out of office. What is the Commission doing to resolve the issue of out of office committees, and what is the policy of communicating with these areas. Also a request for copies of all correspondence both internal and external related to the decision to declare the committee out of office, and a copy of relevant policies.
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FOI Request: 2.26.42460
Request for copies of all relevant correspondence in relation to croft 5 Erbusaig
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FOI Request: 2.26.42428
Request for a copy of all files relating to croft 16 Heights of Fodderty.