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: 2.26.44409
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
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FOI Request: 2.27.43739
Request for copies of all internal and external correspondence including emails and any notes of telephone conversations and discussions with the Commissioner and/or any other parties regarding the above case number. Please also send a copy of your data protection policy and complaints procedure. Please send records of Clerks and Committee Members and notifications regarding AGM and other meetings of the Upper Barvas Grazings Committee dating back to 2006.
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FOI Request: 2.26.43490
Request for following information: Up to date list of crofters who tenant ground administered by the Trustees of the The Free Church of Scotland in Camusbane. The extent of each holding. Any documentation available as to the association between the Free Church of Scotland and Arnisdale Estate which allowed this areas to be used by the Camusbane crofters.
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FOI Request: 2.26.43449
Request for information on who was the tenant of croft 29 Brawl when it was divided.