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
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: 2.26.45043
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.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44409
Request for the following information: 1. How many people were given voluntary redundancy in 2012/13 and the total cost of these. 2. The highest single voluntary redundancy payment made in the financial year 2012/13. 3. The total number of individuals who were given compulsory redundancy in the financial year 2012/13 and the cost of these. 4.The highest single compulsory redundancy payment made in the financial year 2012/13. 5. The total number of individuals who were given early retirement in the financial year 2012/13 and the total cost of these. 6. The highest single payment for early retirement made in the financial year 2012/13, including any lump sums paid. 7. The total number of individuals who were given any other form of severance not included above in the financial year 2012/13 and the total cost of these. 8. The highest single payment in the financial year 2012/13 for any other form of severance not included above. 9. The total number of individuals who were given compr...
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FOI Request: 2.26.44411
Request for the following information: 1. How many staff employed directly by Crofters Commission were employed on a zero hours contract in each of the past five years. 2. How many staff employed indirectly by Crofters Commission were employed on a zero hours contract in each of the past five years. This should include all contractors who were paid by Crofters Commission. 3. A breakdown of job titles of all those staff employed either directly or indirectly by Crofters Commission on a zero hours contract in each of the past five years. 4. A copy of a template zero hours contract used by Crofters Commission.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44348
Request for information on who is the present owner/s of croft located between Baliscate and Beadoun, Tobermory, Mull
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FOI Request: 2.26.44540
Request for a copy of the information on crofts Craigton R2201 and Craigton R2202 which was previously issued to Donald Smith, Crofting Consultant.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44254
Request for the following information: The Decrofting Direction and associated plans for: Tir nan Og (named by the current owners) Sandhill Farm, Rushgarry, Berneray, North Uist, HS6 5BQ I believe the croft is No1 Berneray and understand that just under 1/4 acre was decrofted and then a second area adjacent to it with a small ruin on, was then decrofted. The total area of land decrofted is believed to be 1/3 acre.
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FOI Request: 2.26.43972
Request for information on who the present owner/s of croft Brackloch, Assynt.
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FOI Request: 2.26.44018
Request for any new information that has been received by the Commission for croft 19/20 Ballachulish