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: 136275 (EIR)
Request for all information held for 190 Dornie
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FOI Request: 136203
Request for infomation on whether the Horgabost & Seilebost Common hold a rental agreement with the West Harris Trust and information regarding rent and tax. And, if the Common Grazings receive a ground rent from the trust or any other body for the agricultural building.
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FOI Request: 135476 (EIR) Clarifiaction received
Request clarified to: 1. Rights of access for neighbouring crofts to the area immediately to the North East of Croft 9 Durnamuck, between the registered extent of 9 Durnamuck and the seashore (access being taken across 9 Durnamuck). 2. Durnamuck Crofters’ rights to leave boats on the foreshore at Durnamuch. 3. The historic extent of the common grazings at Durnamuck. 4. More specifically, whether the area immediately to the North East of Croft 9 Durnamuck, between the registered extent of 9 Durnamuck and the seashore was historically included within the Common Grazings.
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FOI Request: 135477 (EIR) Clarification received
Request clarified to: information relating to 24 Griminish dating from before 1931.
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FOI Request: 135409
Request for information relating to CC current Multi-Functional Devices and printing/scanning services contract(s)
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FOI Request: 135411
Request for the following information: 1. The data your organisation provided to the Scottish Government for total spending on corporate functions in 2022-23, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate; 2. Updated data on your organisation’s total spending on corporate functions in 2023-24, broken down by the total cost of running HR, finance, commercial, communications, digital & data and estate.
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FOI Request: 135277 (EIR)
Request for all information relating to O0079 Crismo (farm) and O0659 Crismo (a field)
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FOI Request: 135244
Request for information pertaining to the registration and apportionment applications at Peinchorran CGs
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FOI Request: 134821 (EIR) (CLARIFICATION ISSUED)
Request for all information pertaining to croft Rhudue (R2781)
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FOI Request: 134649 (EIR)
Request for all information pertaining to 5 Swainbost, Barvas and 6 & 7 Swainbost, Barvas