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 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: 135244

    Request for information pertaining to the registration and apportionment applications at Peinchorran CGs

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2025-02-11

  2. FOI Request: 134821 (EIR) (CLARIFICATION ISSUED)

    Request for all information pertaining to croft Rhudue (R2781)

    Status
    Withdrawn
    Responded
    NULL

  3. FOI Request: 134649 (EIR)

    Request for all information pertaining to 5 Swainbost, Barvas and 6 & 7 Swainbost, Barvas

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-19

  4. FOI Request: 134651

    Request for information pertaining to Kilbrar or Scottarie CGs

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-31

  5. FOI Request: 134621

    Request for confirmation of status of 11a Bentangaval

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-13

  6. FOI Request: 134584

    Request for information relating to: If you are a public body which provides frontline medical services, please break down your answers to the following by frontline medical staff and all other employees.

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-11

  7. FOI Request: 134552

    Request for information relating to the business/crofting plans on which assignation of tenancies were approved by the Commission: - 4 Seilebost, Isle of Harris to Ms Indrani Mukherjee - 5 Seilebost, Isle of Harris to Mr Nils Leonhardt Could you please advise of the current status of 6 Crowlista and provide the business/crofting plan on the basis of which the tenancy was allocated by the Commission to Ms Flora Kennedy

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-13

  8. FOI Request: 134493 (EIR)

    Request for all information regarding crofts 80 Invernaver, Farr and 193 Invernaver, Farr

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-27

  9. FOI Request: 134390 (EIR)

    Request for information regarding the multiple crofts in Badininish, Dornoch

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2025-02-10

  10. FOI Request: 134348

    Request for the date that Dr Elizabeth Forrest first commenced the tenancy of croft 2 Cromasaig, Gairloch

    Status
    Completed
    Responded
    2024-12-03