Freedom of Information Requests - Peat remediation at the Sutherland Space Port
Date: 16 July 2025
Our ref: SIR180667/AA5257342
Information Request – Peat remediation at the Sutherland Space Port
Your Request
At a meeting with the developers of the Space Port at A'Mhoine on 14 June 2025, it was stated that there is a scoping exercise being carried out regarding peat remediation.
Under FOI, can you confirm that this is the case, and what is the timescale for this work as well as the cost.
Our Response
NatureScot does not hold any information in relation to this particular scoping exercise, timeframes or costs.
We suggest you contact the Local Planning Authority, The Highland Council, who may be able to help. FOI requests can be submitted to them through their website at The Highland Council Freedom of Information page.
How We Handled Your Request
We believe you have asked for environmental information as defined in the Environmental Information (Scotland Regulations 2004 (‘the EIRs’), so we are dealing with your request under those regulations. To be able to use the EIRs, we must apply an exemption under section 39(2) of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (‘FOISA’). The Scottish Information Commissioner’s guidance recommends that public authorities apply this exemption to environmental information and handle request under the EIRs.
If you would like to find out more about the access to information legislation, there is a guidance booklet available on the Scottish Information Commissioner’s website.
Review and Appeal
I hope this information meets your requirements, but if you are dissatisfied with how we have responded to your information request, please write to us within 40 working days explaining your concerns. You can contact us at Battleby, Redgorton, Perth, PH1 3EW or email us at [email protected]. We will carry out a review of our response and contact you with our findings within 20 working days.
If you are not satisfied following this, you can make an appeal to the Scottish Information Commissioner within 6 months. The Scottish Information Commissioner can be contacted at:
Scottish Information Commissioner
Kinburn Castle
Doubledykes Road
St Andrews
Fife
KY16 9DS
Telephone: 01334 464610
Yours sincerely
FOI Officer,
NatureScot
