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.

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

  1. FOI Request: 2.26.47336

    Request for information on whether a plot of land at croft 7 Upper Inverroy, Roy Bridge on the north side of the Inverroy road has been decrofted. The plot has planning permission for one house.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2014-02-11

  2. FOI Request: 2.27.47226

    Request for a copy of all correspondence with the Tolstachaolais grazing committee regarding stock loose on the public road.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2014-01-16

  3. FOI Request: 2.27.46901

    Request for all Commission records relating to Knock and Swordale Common Grazing. All historical copies of grazing regulations. All records held by the Commission pre 1955.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2014-01-24

  4. FOI Request: 2.27.46844

    Request for a list of all the shareholders on the register for East Helmsdale and Navidale common grazings.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-19

  5. FOI Request: 2.26.46843

    Request for all information, objections and current status of the division application made by the tenant of croft 7 Balmaquien. Also a list of all vacant crofts in all the parishes in Skye.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2014-01-17

  6. FOI Request: 2.26.46782

    Request for a copy of all correspondence relating to the assignation of the South Yarrows, part of Thrumster Estate in Caithness to Miss S Mindt.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-18

  7. FOI Request: 2.26.46785

    Request for information relating to the abandoned croft Achnashie, Ormsaigbeg, including the name and address of the current owner.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-13

  8. FOI Request: 2.27.46663

    Request for a copy of the report produced by Mr Beveridge into the Breach of Grazings in Elphin

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-19

  9. FOI Request: 2.26.46531

    Request for details of the owner of croft 359 Nedd.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-02

  10. FOI Request: 2.26.46528

    Request for information on the proposed assignation of share in Scotstown, Strontian, from A MacLeod to D MacDonald as advertised in the Oban Times

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2013-12-03