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Freedom of Information

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 came into effect on January 1st, 2005. The Act aims to increase openness and accountability in government and across the public sector by ensuring that people have the right to access information held by Scottish public authorities. More information on the Act can be found at:

Publication Scheme

The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 requires Scottish public authorities to adopt and maintain a Publication Scheme in which they list the types of information which they make available as a matter of course to the public.

Responsibility for the Publication Scheme:

Linda Taylor, Head of Organisational Services
Telephone 01224 612146 or 01346 586104
Email ltaylor@nescol.ac.uk

Responsibility for the day–to–day running of the Publication Scheme rests with:

Kim Rattray, Administration & Examinations Manager
Telephone 01224 612374
Email k.rattray@nescol.ac.uk

Freedom of Information Model Publication Scheme


Request for Information

Information can be requested by completing the College’s Request for Information form.

Copies of the form are available to download online and at the Reception of each North East Scotland College Campus. Information requests can also be made by telephone, email and letter.

Request for Information Form