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 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: 134039 (EIR)
Request for all information relating to 17 Swainbost, Barvas & 19 Swainbost, Barvas
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FOI Request: 134035
Request for information relation to the map created by John Taylor from 1907 for the Glendale Estate and any historical maps or survey records of the Glendale Estate Townships.
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FOI Request: 133792 (EIR)
Request for all information relating to croft 8 Swainbost
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FOI Request: 133762
Request for information relating to the Division Application from case 111294
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FOI Request: 133583 (EIR)
Request for all information all relating to 2 Ardvourlie, Harris.
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FOI Request: 133145 (EIR)
Request for all information pertaining to croft Rhudue (R2781)
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FOI Request: 133003 (EIR)
Request for the date of when the Landlord’s returns covering Achilitibuie was completed.
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FOI Request: 132810 (EIR)
Request for information relating to crofts 3 Bualnaluib, 6 Carloway Park and 6 Balgown, the latter owner occupied, and both the former tenanted, by The Free Church of Scotland, classed as, and entered in the ROC, as non croft?
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FOI Request: 132641 (EIR)
Request any information relating to the extent of land Lyndale Estates may still own in the holding of Borve and the actual land requester owns
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FOI Request: 132636
Request for information relating to: 1. The total number of full-time equivalent (FTE) press and/or communications and/or media officers employed over the last five financial years (broken down by year); 2. The total cost (including salaries, benefits, and other associated costs) of employing these press and/or communications and/or media officers over the last five financial years (broken down by year).