Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Scottish Government spending or investment related to alcohol: FOI release

Period: 1 January 2023 – 31 March 2024 (15 months). Accounts/Codes: the four families you identified — ministerial gifts; catering; hospitality; gifts & awards. Fields to extract (as held): supplier name; invoice/line description; invoice date; net/VAT/gross; cost centre/cost code; directorate. Method: please filter...

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence ministers spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489966
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statistics on Education Scotland employees who failed probation: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Please provide the total number of former employees at your organisation who failed their probation and had their employment ended, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489282
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Income Tax 2023-24 fact sheet: FOI release

This request concerns the Scottish Income Tax 2023-24: factsheet, published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-income-tax-factsheet-2023-24/documents/ The factsheet includes this remark: “Those earning less than £27,850 - which is 52% of Scottish taxpayers (1.47 million people) - will continue to pay sl...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
foi-202500488646
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Hate crime consultation information: FOI release

Copies of all correspondence (internal and external), notes and any other information in relation to the decision to extend the closing date to the Scottish Government consultation on the SSI to add sex as a protected characteristic to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488828
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Costs of chartering third party vessels by CalMac: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information concerning chartering of third‑party vessels by Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) or organisations acting on its behalf, for support of the ferry network, for the period from financial year 2014/15 to present (or most recent year poss...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.17 s.25(1) s.33 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOi/202500488067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Scottish Income Tax 2025-2026 fact sheet: FOI release

This request concerns the Scottish Income Tax 2025 to 2026: factsheet, published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-income-tax-2025-2026-factsheet/documents/ The factsheet includes this remark: "Those earning less than around £30,300 - which is around 51% of Scottish taxpayers - will continue to pay sli...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI-202500488631
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence with member of Scottish Parliament: FOI release

For the period 2nd October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence (including by direct messaging application) between Keith Brown MSP and the Scottish Government (including ministers, civil servants, special advisers, or press officers).

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488653
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Data on vessels passing the Pentland Firth at specific dates: EIR release

Overview of how many vessels passed the Pentland Firth at specific dates? We are interested in the dates 6-7-8th of December 2023?

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500490202
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Trunk road between Bankhead roundabout and Preston Roundabout statistics: EIR release

I am looking for information/statistics relating to the Trunk Road between the Bankhead roundabout to the Preston Roundabout in Glenrothes, Fife. The information I seek is as follows: 1. how many accidents/incidents/collision/crashes has there been on this piece of road over the past 10 years; 2. what was the make; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500488425
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Income Tax 2024 to 2025 factsheet details: FOI release

You asked for: This request concerns the Scottish Income Tax 2024 to 2025: factsheet, published here: Supporting documents - Scottish Income Tax 2024 to 2025: factsheet - gov.scot The factsheet includes this remark: “Those earning less than around £28,850 - which is 51% of Scottish taxpayers (1.53 million people) -...

FOI not held 40 score 18 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488638
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

List of Safer Communities Directorate risk registers: FOI release

A list of all risk registers on the divisional level for the Safer Communities directorate.

FOI unclear 50 score 12 working days correspondence
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489728
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding editing First Minister’s media release after publication: FOI release

This request relates to the following news release: https://www.gov.scot/news/challenging-poverty-with-family-friendly-policies/ When first published on 6th October 2025, the above news release included the following statement: The cost-of-living guarantee: Lower income tax than in the rest of the UK for the majori...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending whatsapp 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488097
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Social Security Scotland spend on TV and social media advertising: FOI release

You sent six separate requests asking for the following information across six different benefits: Best Start Grant School Age Payment Scottish Child Payment Job Start Payment Pregnancy and Baby Payment Adult Disability Payment Pension Age Disability Payment Request for information 1: In each of the last five financi...

FOI cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.12
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500489522
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Statistics on Accountant in Bankruptcy employees who failed probation: FOI release

The total number of former employees at your organisation who failed their probation and had their employment ended, broken down into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22

FOI unclear 75 score 14 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500490067
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Briefing documents concerning Russian influenced operations in Scotland: FOI release

Any intelligence or briefing documents shared with Ministers concerning Russian influence operations in Scotland and any potential links to pro-UK political groups like Reform UK.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488300
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence on whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary regarding remarks on Professor Alexis Jay: FOI release

You asked "for the period 16th September 2025 - date, please provide all internal and external correspondence (including by direct messaging application) and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual) which discuss the question of whether a correction to the Official Report was necessary with respect to re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500498692
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Scottish taxpayer comparison data: FOI release

Any information held by the Scottish Government which explains how John Swinney’s below remarks are consistent with HMRC data published in this FOI response: https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/scottish_tax_payers#incoming-3077026. At FMQs on 2nd October 2025, John Swinney said this: “Over half of taxpayers in Sco...

FOI unclear 50 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488526
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Reporting discrepancy and grant claim submissions by Advice Direct Scotland: FOI release

Following on from my response of 10 October 2025 (ref 202500486783) you requested: Any section of the Energy & Post grant agreement, schedules, or related guidance that explains how the “< 5 % abandonment-rate” or “80 % answered within 60 seconds" and such KPIs are measured, reported, or audited by the Scottish Govern...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488917
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on First Minister’s Tax Claim and Potential Correction: FOI release

At FMQs on 2nd October 2025, John Swinney said this: “Over half of taxpayers in Scotland continue to pay less tax than if they lived elsewhere in the United Kingdom.” Please provide all internal and external correspondence (including by direct messaging application) and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488531
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Reinstatement of island representation on Caledonian Maritime Assets Ltd Board: FOI release

You have: (1) raised concerns about the reappointment decision of Mr Murdo MacLennan to the CMAL Board, including the impact the decision will have on island community representation. You have called on Scottish Ministers to either reinstate Mr MacLennan or urgently appoint a qualified island-based Director. (2) requ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488744
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Emerging Energy Technologies Fund spend: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the £80m promised by the Scottish Government to the Acorn Project, from the last three months? How much of this has actually been ...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500489701
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice’s income tax remark discussions: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence (including by direct messaging application) and notes of phone calls or meetings (in person or virtual) involving Scottish Government ministers, civil servants, special advisers, or press officers, which discuss the veracity of Shirley-Anne Somerville’s below remarks, and/or the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488544
Directorate
Tax Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Todrig woodland creation scheme: EIR Appeal

Original Request - 202500457766 I would like to make a FOI request in respect of forestry grant scheme 25FGS84239, Todrig NWC. Please could Scottish Forestry provide all information relating to this application since 1 January 2021. Please provide all correspondence between: 1. Scottish Forestry and Pryor and Ricke...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 137 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.10 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 34 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
EIR/202500462880 Appeal of 202500457766
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector