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: 132296
Request for information relating to the to the apportionment of all the common grazing of c700 acres to the croft Carr and Wester Keppoch, which was originally 3 crofts each with a share in the common grazing.
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FOI Request: 132260 (EIR)
Request for information relating to 1. Carr (previous name of my croft); 2. Carr & Wester Keppoch (current name of my croft); 3. R2173 (my croft number); 4. Keppoch; 5. Dornie Common Grazings; 6. Bundalloch Common Grazings; 7. Camusluinie Common Grazings; 8. Inverinate Estate; 9. Eilean Donan Castle; 10. Conchra Estate.
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FOI Request: 132204
Request for information relating to the number of employees with a criminal record.
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FOI Request: 132078
Request for any information related to Carr, Keppoch, Wester Keppoch or Carr & Wester Keppoch.
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FOI Request: 132052
Information request regarding staff information and Disclousure Scotland
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FOI Request: 131961 (EIR)
Request for all information relating to croft 3 Ardvasar, Sleat
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FOI Request: 132187
Request for information regarding the assignation and copies of the de-crofting for 11 Vatisker
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FOI Request: 131810
Request for a resumption map regading Carr & Wester Keppoch
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FOI Request: 131614
Request for all information relating to the Croft 123 Polglass
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FOI Request: 131531
Request for how many Grazing Committees across Scotland have failed to complete the grazing census since the Act was established?