Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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969 matching releases

Arecleoch Wind Farm planning application documentation: EIR release

The planning application documentation of Arecleoch wind farm project submitted in March 2006 as a S36/PINS application. Please find below the chapters and figures of interest. It is unknown how these are numbered however the titles names are expected to follow the same standard as recent applications. Decision Lette...

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600516998
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Public sector

Information regarding decision to delay Heat in Buildings Bill: EIR release

The written note and explanation by government ministers/civil servants about the decision to delay the heat and buildings bill, and all information provided to support the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
EIR/202600515124
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Contact with GB Energy regarding wave energy innovation funding: EIR release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding communications and meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy), and her officials, and representatives of the UK Government and Great British Energy (GB Energy). This request specif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515524
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Facilitation ratios in Scotland’s Climate Assembly: EIR release

Information regarding the design and operation of Scotland's Climate Assembly, specifically: How many facilitators were involved during the assembly sessions; and The approximate ratio of facilitators to assembly members during discussions.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.2 s.3
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600516146
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Black Law Wind Farm decision documentation: EIR release

I was trying to find any information associated with the original Black Law Wind Farm decision (124MW project spanning North Lanarkshire and West Lothian Councils). The application was consented in 2004 but when I search on the ECU website nothing comes up. It would be great if you could point me in the direction of w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
EIR/202600515295
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Net Zero advertising campaign expenditure and information: FOI release

1. “Could you provide the full costs of all net zero advertising campaigns from the last five years, with a breakdown per year and what the money was spent on, i.e each advert and associated spend? 2. Who came up with the idea of the driving less one and the reasons behind it?”

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.25(1)
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520636
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
EIR/202600520218
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

AI used in submitting section 36 consent application objections or representations: FOI release

Can you provide copies of any recorded information held since 1 January 2023 that discusses the use of artificial intelligence (AI), including generative AI, by individuals, community groups, campaign organisations, or other third parties submitting objections or representations in relation to Section 36 consent applic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.36 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-09-16
Reference
FOI/202600521631
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Glendye Wind Farm overhead line planning consent: EIR release

1. All information submitted by SSEN Transmission either directly to the ECU or indirectly via Aberdeenshire Council concerning: partial undergrounding of the proposed connection; undergrounding of the western section of the route; alternatives to the proposed overhead line in the western section. 2. Any technical as...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-31
Reference
EIR/202600520300
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Net Zero staff and consultant spending: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.38
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515235
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515833
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

List of all ETZ Ltd grant agreement values: EIR release

Please provide a list stating the value of all grant agreements between Scottish Government and ETZ Ltd (https://etzltd.com/) based in Aberdeen which have been entered into by year: 24/25 25/26 26/27 For each agreement please state the name of the project being funded and value of grant awarded. Where the grant comes...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514873
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on engineering and energy expertise including Energised Environments Limited contract: EIR release

Please can you provide me with the following information: 1. The Scottish Government’s total spend on this public contract, awarded to Energised Environments Limited in October 2022. 2. The amount of spend on technical or specialist services, providing expertise or expert advice/assurance, relating to engineering, ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514547
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Terms and conditions of Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. Administrative Inconsistency: How is it possible for the Scottish Government to have "paid out" public funds for a device that it simultaneously defines as an "ineligible measure"? 2. Failure of Parity: If a precedent was set in 2025 for the funding of a NIBE S735, under what legal or policy framework is the Scotti...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514053
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Eligibility for emergency heating oil fund among rural homes: EIR release

With regards to the emergency heating oil fund set up to support Scotland: 1. How many homes in ‘rural’ areas will be eligible? 2. How many homes in areas outwith the ‘rural’ definition will be eligible? 3. How much funding is expected to be provided to ‘rural’ households?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512680
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Annual awards and payments for solar PV installation under Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of loans and grants awarded per year by the Scottish government to private households to install solar PV from 22 June 2023 to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme's closure in June 2024. 2. The total amount of loans and grants that the Scottish government has paid out per year to private...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512592
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. Could you please tell me the total number of objects received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Kintore to Tealing 400 kV Overhead Line Connection application please? 2. Could you also tell me the number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Beauly to Blackhillock to New...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600513424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
EIR/202600519860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Tealing to Kintore overhead line application information: EIR release

1. Details, including the participants and minutes of any meetings or correspondence or communication between the applicants and the Scottish Government regarding the topics and format of the Environmental Impact Assessment to be submitted on the application for the Tealing to Kintore overhead line s.37 application (EC...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.37 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
EIR/202600519393
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Contact with the UK Government regarding marine energy policy and innovation funding: EIR release

This request concerns public statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (and formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy) in which she indicates that the UK Government should assist the Scottish Government in the commercialisation of emerging pre-commercial marine energy techno...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600517470
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600512326 Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600517777 Review of 202600512326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Grangemouth oil refinery future business use: EIR release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) to request the following information. Please provide all internal communication regarding the Grangemouth oil refinery and its future business use from November 2025 to date of receipt. Please also provide all correspondence on the matter with Scottish Ent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600517954
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Clarity on figures provided within answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-38806: EIR release

1. Clarification of PQ S6W-38806: Please confirm whether the "allocated" figures provided in the answer to S6W-38806 refer to budgeted/planned expenditure or actual/realised expenditure. 2. Comparative Financial Data: For each financial year since the Fund’s inception in 2022 (including the current 2025/26 cycle to da...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600510576
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector