Scottish Government FOI Index

8,100releases indexed

12,778attachments found

26.3avg calendar days

3,233partially withheld

2024-04-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

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 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days

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Cattle and sheep data in Scotland: EIR release

1. Cattle population by geography and breed For cattle in Scotland, please provide: 1. The number of cattle, broken down by: The most granular geographical level that can be released, ideally: Local authority (council area) level; and Any more granular standard geography used internally (e.g. data zone, parish, or o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: EIR/202600510087
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings and correspondence from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) Correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (2) Correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month. (3) Minutes of any meeting Jim Fairlie has had on the Future Farm Investment Scheme within the last month

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600504016
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Food labelling correspondence and meeting minutes: FOI release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon within the last six months on food labelling in Scotland. (3) Any meeting minutes from a meeting held by Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon, wit...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505307
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Queries regarding the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

(1) In terms of the second round of the Future Farm Investment Scheme recently announced please can you confirm: (a) When the application period will begin? (b) What part of the Scottish Government's 2026-27 budget this funding comes from? (c) Whether the application conditions will be the same as the first round or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505931
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Number of applicants to the Future Farming Investment Scheme: EIR release

I am writing to request a breakdown of the number of applicants to the Future Farming Investment Scheme by postcode sector (e.g., IV1 1, IV1 2, etc). If a specific postcode sector contains so few successful applicants that they could be reasonably identified, please revise this information to be shared by Council Ward....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-01
Reference: FOI/202600503599
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Sustainable farming incentive documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about sustainable farming incentive, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: EIR/202500495815
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Agricultural payments computerised system information: FOI release

1. Could you outline what action has been taken in the last three months in relation to updating the computerised system which deals with agricultural payments? 2. Please can you share any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, in the last three months, relating to the computerised programme dealing with agricultural pay...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.3 s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: FOI/202500495822
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Derogation from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) contracts: EIR release

You asked for ‘information and correspondence involving the Scottish Government and its agencies relating to decisions to allow a derogation from Agri-Environment Climate Scheme contracts on the Western Isles to allow early cutting of grass crops that would otherwise not have been allowed (for the ostensive purpose of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500497647
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Minister For Agriculture And Connectivity briefing for AgriScot: EIR release

I would like to request under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act, Jim Fairlie’s briefing notes for AgriScot on 19 November 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500494704
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Details of meetings with Shetland Island Council on self-determination: FOI release

The date and time of a meeting between Scottish Ministers and Shetland Islands Council representatives referenced in documents released under FOI request ref. 202100142624; Date and time of any follow up meetings; Any minutes or correspondence relating to such meetings; Any further discussion with Shetland Council on t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489135
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Farm Subsidy IT system queries: FOI release

1. Since January 2025 what changes or updates have been made to the Scottish Government’s Farm Subsidy IT System? 2. Since January 2025 how much has been spent on the Scottish Government’s Farm Subsidy IT System? 3. Please could you break the answer to (2) up by (i) spending per month and (ii) what that money has bee...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: FOI/202500487464
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Isle of Colonsay estate correspondence regarding grant applications: EIR Review

Original request 202500475612 All correspondence with the Isle of Colonsay Estate, PA61 7YU , its proprietor and other individuals and any agents acting for them in respect of grant applications and responses between January 1 2023 and today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500477588 Review of 202500475612
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications from Pet Education Training and Behaviour Council: EIR release

Copies of all communications between the Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council (PETbc) and the Scottish Government between 1st March 2023 and 1st July 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484926
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

New Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS) information: EIR release

Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be developed within the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485047
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

First Minister visit to Heineken's Edinburgh office: FOI release

You asked for "all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney opening Heineken's new Edinburgh offices on May 5, between April 1 2025 and May 31 2025."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-06
Reference: FOI/202500483651
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Dairy and broiler chicken producer information: EIR release

A list of currently-active dairy producers registered with the Scottish Government, with if possible number of animals and the post code. A list of currently-active broiler chicken producers registered with the Scottish Government, with if possible number of animals and the post code.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-24
Reference: EIR/202500483517
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Islands Business Resilience Fund (IBRF) information: EIR Review

Original request 202500474768 1. Please send us a copy of the Highlands & Islands Enterprise “detailed analysis of information and statistics provided by Transport Scotland and CalMac relating to ferry disruption.” 2. If not included above, please also send us the information and statistics given to HIE by CalMac and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: EIR/202500482541 Review of 202500474768
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Royal Highland Show 2025 briefing materials: FOI release

Copies of any briefing packs, briefing notes or briefing materials prepared for ministers, officials, or other government representatives attending the Royal Highland Show 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: FOI/202500480492
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Land at Garrygall materials: EIR release

All correspondence, meeting minutes, meeting notes, meeting transcripts, communications, papers and equivalent documentation regarding the land at Garrygall since 1/1/2022 to the present date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: EIR/202500476447
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between National Farmers Union, Scotland (NFU) and the Scottish Government: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings and correspondence between the Scottish Government and NFU Scotland, from the last three months?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.28 s.34(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500473280
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between parties in connection with the Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation, Moray: EIR release

'On 29/11/2022 SGRPID (Elgin) made a decision regarding the land use on for forestry in the Glen of Rothes, Moray. The reasons given for their conclusion seem highly unusual. We would like to see the correspondence between the developer, Scottish Woodlands and SGRPID regarding this decision and in particular the inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500472571
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Agricultural support payments IT system correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence sent to or from Mairi Gougeon between 1 August 2022 and 30 July 2024 relating to the IT system which helps provide agricultural support payments in Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38 s.39(1) s.30 s.31(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.31 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500462392
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Former Crofting Commission CEO information: EIR release

Copies of the following documents which relate to Mr William Barron, or known as, Mr Bill Barron Former CEO of Crofting Commission. 1, Current terms of employment in connection with his role /involvement with Crofting Reform Bill. 2, Terms of departure from Scottish Government employment at Crofting Commission. 3, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500464409
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Queries regarding rural payments claimed on agricultural land: EIR release

I’m looking for a freedom of information request regarding payments claimed on agricultural land. On BPS claimed on NT fields that make up the holding 88/638/0010 which payment regions are the NT fields categorised in? On the area claimed for BPS and LFASS that makes up the holding 88/638/0010 what livestock types an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-14
Reference: EIR/202500472401
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme and contamination of wildlife by poisons information: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-13
Reference: EIR/202500475944
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector