The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 introduces important new laws about our obligations to make information publicly available. The Act gives people new rights to access information. Most of these rights came into effect in January 2005. The Act opens with a general statement that “A person who requests information from a Scottish public authority which holds it, is entitled to be given it by the authority, section 1 (1) Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Any person or organisation can make a request for information which is not already detailed in our Publication Scheme. They do not have to work or live in Milngavie. A request for information must be in writing and made to the Practice Manager. The applicant must give their name and an address for the reply. They do not need to say what they want the information for. They may express a preference for information to be provided in a particular form e.g. paper copies or memory stick. We should aim to comply with their requested preference. We are not obliged to charge applicants for supplying information; if we do we will inform you before providing the information. We have 21 days to comply with your request. If you are unhappy with the information provided please contact the Scottish Information Commissioner who has the power to enforce individuals with rights under the act.

Contact can be made at:
Kinburn Castle.
Doubledykes Road.
St Andrews.
Fife KY16 9DS

Telephone: 01334 464610
Fax: 01334 464611

You can also download the  Freedom of Information Fact Sheet for further advice.

Email: enquiries@topublicknowledge.