Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

4,100releases indexed
6,376attachments found
25.6avg calendar days
1,683partially withheld
2025-05-08oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 1,683 unclear 998 not held 683 released 264 already published 195 cost limit 138 clarification 71 withheld 52 transferred 16

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1230 s.34(1) 920 s.20 818 s.30 745 s.39(2) 676 s.17(1) 634 s.25(1) 505 s.10(4) 431 s.11(2) 362 s.29(1) 297 s.2 287 s.3 212

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 298 releases · 25.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 254 releases · 28.0 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Marine Directorate 150 releases · 26.9 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 149 releases · 32.6 avg days People Directorate 144 releases · 23.2 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 132 releases · 26.4 avg days Safer Communities Directorate 120 releases · 22.6 avg days
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19 matching releases

Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework: FOI release

Details of the total cost to the Scottish Government associated with the study undertaken by GC Insight relating to the Arctic Connections Policy Framework. Specifically, you requested the following: The total value of any contract(s) awarded to GC Insight in relation to this work. A breakdown of costs, including (whe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512851
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Graduate Visa proposal and International Student Welfare policy: FOI release

All correspondence, briefings, reports or policy documents produced or received by the Scottish Government in the last three years relating to the proposed Scottish Graduate Visa, including any communications with the UK Home Office on this matter. The Scottish Government's current assessment of the impact of the UK Go...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511350
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister's trip to Malawi and Zambia: FOI release

1. Could you supply the full expenses from John Swinney's trip to Malawi and Zambia in October, including how many officials accompanied him, and their full expenses, including flight costs, accommodation and other expenses? 2. Could you supply all briefings and minutes/notes from meetings John Swinney held in Malawi a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491454
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Deputy First Minister’s trip to Canada: FOI release

The total cost of the Deputy First Minister’s October 2025 trip to Canada broken down by category of expense – for example, flights, accommodation, and food. A list of the number of people accompanying the Deputy First Minister on the trip, and their titles. A list of people or organisations the Deputy First Minister...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1) s.38(1)
Published
2026-01-28
Reference
FOI-202500489711
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Malawi and Zambia information: FOI release

Information in relation to the First Minister's recent visit to Malawi and Zambia, specifically: A clarification on how this visit adheres to the Scottish Ministerial Code A breakdown of costs of this visit Rationale for undertaking this visit

FOI clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.17(1)
Published
2026-01-26
Reference
FOI/202500489496
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

President of the United States and NEXO golf tournament correspondence: FOI release

Any correspondence (emails, etc) to or from the office of John Swinney relating to the decision to spend £180k on the NEXO golf tournament, between 1 June and 29 July, 2025. Any correspondence (emails, etc) to/from the office of John Swinney and the United States Government pertaining to President Trump's visit and hi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-02
Reference
FOI/202500478041
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister and President of the United States meeting information: FOI release

The agenda, ministerial briefing, attendance list, location, list of refreshments provided, minute or government record of the meeting, and time of the meeting between the First Minister and President Trump in Menie on both July 28 and 29th. Any internal or external communications about the meetings, including its org...

FOI not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-06
Reference
FOI/202500479373
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Gaza medical aid funding: FOI release

1. Between 1 October 2023 and 17 June 2025, how much has been spent on medical aid and equipment for people living In the Gaza Strip? 2. What sort of conditions are attached to this aid? 3. Can the aid and equipment be used for military personnel or just civilians? 4. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, p...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)
Published
2025-10-13
Reference
FOI/202500471336
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Government funded arts and culture programme information: FOI release

You asked for from April 2020 to present: PART (A): Regional breakdown of arts and culture funding awards, including: All grants administered by Creative Scotland, the EXPO Fund, PLACE Fund, and any other Scottish Government-funded cultural programme Award value, recipient organisation name, and local authority area ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-09-30
Reference
FOI/202500477558
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT Music Festival: FOI release

(i) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and Police Scotland relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT 2025. (ii) Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and any other police force or policing organisation, including counter-terrorism police, relating to the safety and policing of TRNSMT 2...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-23
Reference
FOI/202500468282
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence relating to music group Kneecap: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any Scottish Government Official with a rank of Deputy Director or higher regarding the rap group “kneecap” Information should include but not be limited...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-23
Reference
FOI/202500468572
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Costs for protecting Scotland’s democracy meeting: FOI release

1. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings and analysis, about the upcoming Contribution to international development report, from the last three months. 2. The full costs, plus a breakdown of them, of th...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.17(1)
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
FOI/202500464002
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government funds sent to Syria: FOI release

How much money has the Scottish Government sent to Syria or charities/organisations in Syria in the last three years, with a breakdown of where the money went?

FOI not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500464789
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scotland's Migration Service: FOI release

1. How many people has Scotland's Migration Service helped so far, and could supply breakdown bynationality? 2. How much has it cost so far, with breakdown of costs? 3. Could you supply all analysis undertaken by or for the Scottish Government about increasing immigration into Scotland, and any briefings and minutes/...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) s.27(1) s.28(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500462525
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

UEFA Euro 2028 hosting and televised Scotland national team matches correspondence: FOI release

1. How much has the Scottish Government spent on plans to host Uefa Euro 2028, and a breakdown of these costs? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Scotland Nati...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500463345
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this meeting- between the office of the First Minister and The Trump Organisation. Information should includ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
FOI/202500460382
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Statutory Instruments and EU directives list: FOI release

1) A full list of Scottish Statutory Instruments that imposed an obligation on businesses operating in Scotland since 1 May 2007. As an example, The Alcohol (Minimum Price per Unit) (Scotland) Order 2018 placed an obligation regarding the minimum unit price of alcohol. Please provide a full list of the SSIs imposing an...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2025-08-18
Reference
FOI/202500474162
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting notes: FOI release

Any correspondence with the Trump organisation between March 1 2025 and the current date. Any notes or briefings prepared for the FM ahead of his meeting with Eric Trump on 13 March 2025. Any minutes or note of the meeting between the FM and Eric Trump on 14 March 2025.

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500463947
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Tartan Day spend: FOI release

A) How many Scottish Government employees, ie MP’s, MSP’s, office staff, researchers, and anyone else who is paid from taxpayer’s money or public funds were in the party along with the First Minister on the recent trip to the USA for Tartan Day and other events including tourism and sporting events? B) What is the tot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.17(1) s.27(1) s.39(1) s.38(1) s.33(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-17
Reference
FOI/202500461315
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector