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

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

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Documentation regarding the MV Bella-1: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, speaking notes, about the MV Bella-1, in 2026.

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600503837
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the crew of the Marinera vessel: FOI release

You asked for any internal and external correspondence, including attachments, as well as any information held concerning the crew of the Marinera vessel. Please include information regarding the removal of individuals by US forces and subsequent discussions about the legality of this activity, as well as exchanges wit...

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.28(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600504037
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Marine and fisheries, 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

Correspondence and analysis regarding First Minister's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including briefings, correspondence sent and received, and analysis, about John Swinney's speech about international affairs on January 28 2026, between January 10 2026 and February 10 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-05
Reference
FOI/202600510655
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Rejoining Creative Europe documentation: FOI release

All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government as well as minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about rejoining Creative Europe, from the last month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 71 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202500497109
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration correspondence: FOI release

I am requesting all correspondence (including emails, meeting minutes, etc.) involving Scottish Government officials or ministers, regarding the new Scottish Museum of Empire, Slavery, Colonialism and Migration, between 1/7/2025 and the present (14/1/2026).

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501452
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Briefing material prepared for the First Minister's meeting with the US Ambassador: FOI release

“Could you supply all briefing material prepared for John Swinney's meeting with the US Ambassador on November 1, as well as any minutes/notes from meetings and any readouts?”.

FOI not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496710
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's visit to COP 30: FOI release

1. A list of individuals the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and/or her officials met with at COP 30. 2. Any briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy ahead of her visit to COP 30. 3. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsAp...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-18
Reference
FOI/202500494736
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

First Minister’s meeting with the President of Ireland documentation: FOI release

You asked for the following information: Any notes, minutes, or documents produced for or following the First Minister’s meeting with the President of Ireland, Taoiseach of Ireland, Mary Lou McDonald, and/or Neale Richmond. Whether the First Minister discussed Scottish independence in any of his meetings with the Pres...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-11
Reference
FOI/202500495859
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Documentation held by the Scottish Governments regarding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA): FOI release

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 Iran, between June 15 2025 and September 15 2025? 3. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, in...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.28(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491175
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefings and correspondence for the First Minister's visit to Zambia and Malawi: FOI release

1. Any briefings provided to the First Minister ahead of the visit. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and Zambian Government Officials regarding the visit. Information should include but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.30 s.32 s.39 s.41 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-27
Reference
FOI/202500490069
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Briefing pack for the meeting between the Deputy First Minister and Tánaiste of Ireland at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford: FOI release

The briefing pack and minutes from Kate Forbes' meeting with Simon Harris (Tánaiste of Ireland) at the British-Irish Association Conference at Oxford on 5 September 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-21
Reference
FOI/202500484997
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora meeting documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence and received (including internal), minutes/notes from the meeting, briefings and analysis about Angus Robertson's meeting with Minister for Diaspora Neale Richmond on June 16/17, between June 1 2025 and August 1 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-20
Reference
FOI/202500488096
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Eurovision Song Contest: 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 the Eurovision Song Contest, from the last 30 days.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486937
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Scottish Government international office correspondence: FOI 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 increasing the number of international offices, from the last three months?

FOI already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.25 s.29(1) s.38 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-14
Reference
FOI/202500486692
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding press conference following First Minister's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President: FOI release

“Any internal and external communication relating to the press conference held by the First Minister in Bute House following the FM's visit to Washington DC and meeting with the US President Donald Trump on September 9. This should cover the period from August 1 to date”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-09
Reference
FOI/202500484771
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Documentation regarding devolving immigration powers: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, about devolving immigration powers, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
FOI/202500481839
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

River City cancellation documentation and correspondence: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, about the River City cancellation, between March 10 2025 and May 10 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-04
Reference
FOI/202500481832
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister meeting with US President: FOI release

All briefing materials, briefing packs and documents related to John Swinney’s planned meeting with US President Donald Trump in late July. All communications, including but not limited to emails, text messages, and internal memos, concerning the planning, discussion or coordination of this upcoming meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-11-03
Reference
FOI/202500475982
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation on the First Minister's statement on the situation in Gaza: FOI release

Any briefing or speaking notes provided to the First Minister ahead of his statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the Situation in Gaza, or the Scottish Government debate on Palestine. Any briefing or speaking notes provided to any other cabinet minister ahead of the statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-10-14
Reference
FOI/202500483240
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Scottish specific visa: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about a Scottish specific visa, from the last month?

FOI already published 80 score 9 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-24
Reference
FOI/202500471227
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Middle East aid efforts funding: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the additional £300,000 funding will be provided to support humanitarian aid efforts in the Middle East through the Disasters Emergency Committee (D...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-22
Reference
FOI/202500466456
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Scottish Humanitarian funding: FOI release

“In July 2024, the Scottish Government announced that it was launching a review into "evolving future Scottish Government humanitarian funding mechanisms and processes." - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2024/07/13/humza-yousaf-scotland-first-minister-snp-250k-gazaunrwa/ Could you supply the current progress on t...

FOI withheld 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.29(1) s.38(1)
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
FOI/202500464114
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, International, Money and tax

Immigration White Paper Response: FOI release

1. All correspondence from Scottish Ministers relating to the development of the Scottish Government’s response to the UK Government’s Immigration White Paper which was published on 30 July 2025. Please provide all emails, meetings (and notes/minutes of those meetings), instant messages or letters that discuss the Scot...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500479408
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, External Affairs & Culture and Foreign Diplomats: FOI release

You asked for the minutes/notes and briefings from all the following meetings: Angus Robertson and Faroese Deputy Prime Minister Høgni Hoydal on April 25 2024 Any meetings Angus Robertson held with foreign diplomats on May 1 Angus Robertson meeting with experts from the German Federal Chancellery and Ministry of Econo...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.30 s.32(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
FOI/202500461823
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector