Scottish Government FOI Index

5,100releases indexed

7,880attachments found

25.5avg calendar days

2,063partially withheld

2025-01-20oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,063 unclear 1,290 not held 828 released 339 already published 242 cost limit 170 clarification 87 withheld 62 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1471 s.34(1) 1108 s.20 1050 s.30 886 s.39(2) 882 s.17(1) 766 s.25(1) 651 s.10(4) 547 s.11(2) 450 s.29(1) 364 s.2 349 s.3 262

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 365 releases · 25.8 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 308 releases · 28.3 avg days Marine Directorate 194 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 192 releases · 23.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 176 releases · 26.8 avg days Culture and External Affairs Directorate 173 releases · 27.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 171 releases · 31.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 157 releases · 23.9 avg days

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96 matching releases

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels in Shetland statistics: EIR release

The annual statistics for scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels landed in Shetland from the year 2000 to the most recent year for which data is available. If possible, please include: Total annual tonnage landed Total annual value Any available breakdowns by port or landing location within Shetland N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495644
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon fishing beats on the River Dee: EIR release

Salmon catch records for individual beats on the Aberdeenshire Dee: "A data frame, spreadsheet or csv file with the each year (ideally the whole record back to 1952 but at a push back to 1980) as a column and each beats proportion of catch in an individual cell for that year's column calculated as follows "an individ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497903
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Spurdog and Seabass National Marine Plan assessment query: EIR release

Can you share the assessment done against the NMP for this? I note in particular that spurdog are a PMF so will trigger Gen Policy 9b so am particularly keen to understand that element, as well as the Sea Fisheries section relating to Fully Documented Fisheries, ecosystem etc.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600510258
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fishing vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for all of the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) rectangles in Scotland: EIR release

Would it be possible to request fishing VMS data for all of the ICES rectangles in Scotland for the period of January 2025 - December 2025, if the data is available? Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other available vessel information would also be appreciated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-03-18
Reference: EIR/202600500516
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) correspondence: EIR release

Disclosure of all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to communications with Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) during the period 1 January 2025 to 22 December 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, this request includes, but is not limited to: Emails (including internal and external emails) Letters...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500499541
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consultation on fisheries management for inshore Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Priority Marine Feature (PMF): EIR release

‘I’m disappointed to to hear that the consultation on fisheries management for inshore MPAs and sensitive "Priority Marine Features" (PMFs) has been delayed. Originally proposed to run from November 2025 to March 2026, recent reports indicate potential delays to some measures until after the 2026 Scottish Parliament el...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500499717
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart PLC relating to sea lice levels: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, social media messages, texts or any other recorded information since 1 January 2024 between the Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart relating to sea lice levels at any of the company’s salmon farms. You further specified that the request was not concerned with per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500498800
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding and Moray FLOW-Park project documentation: EIR release

“1. Please provide any correspondence, briefing papers or internal notes held by the Scottish Government (including any directorates with responsibility for energy, enterprise, marine licensing or Crown Estate Scotland sponsorship) which relate to: Offshore Solutions Group Ltd, Flow Park Investment Ltd, or the Moray F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.10(5) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500495040
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West of Orkney wind farm application conflict of interest information: EIR Review

Original request 202500494871 All recorded information related to Gillian Martin's conflict of interest in relation to the section 36 application for the West of Orkney wind farm. The conflict of interest is mentioned, but not clarified, in the attached ministerial submission relating to the application. Recorded inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498235 Review of 202500494871
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish health inspectorate’s (FHI) inspections data: EIR release

“I’d like to submit an FOI regarding FHI inspections of aquaculture farms. In particular I’d like the following: 1. Internal policies, guidance, manuals, risk assessments, or standard operating procedures on inspection planning, including criteria for when notice will be given of inspection and when inspections will b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500497667
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Analysis of aquaculture administrative burdens and mandatory mortality reporting: EIR release

“Analysis that has been carried out since 2009 in regard to the costs/burdens (financial or otherwise) of aquaculture administrative activities. In light of the RAIC inquiry’s recommendation for mandatory reporting of mortalities it is of particular interest to know if any analysis of the burden of that proposal has be...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497680
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fisheries statistics collated from FISH1 forms held by the Marine Directorate: EIR release

Fisheries statistics collated from FISH1 forms held by the Marine Directorate for the most recent five-year period available (e.g. 2019–2024). Specifically, I am seeking statistics for the following ICES rectangles: 39E2, 39E3, 39E4, 40E2, 40E3, 40E4, 41E2, 41E3, 41E4, 42E2, 42E3, and 42E4. For each record, please i...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500493146
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the escape of Salmon from Gorsten Fish Farm: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence dating from between 3rd oct 2025 and 10th october 2025 inclusive relating to the mass escape of 75000 salmon from MOWI gorsten fish farm on Loch Linnhe during storm Amy on the 3rd october 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: 2026-02-04
Reference: FOI/202500491350
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine fund applications 2025-2026: EIR release

A list of all applications to the Marine Fund 2025-26. For each application please include the amount of funds requested, the amount approved (if any), when the application was received, when a decision was reached, applicant name, the title of the project, a description of that project and the local authority of the a...

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

Published: 2026-01-29
Reference: FOI/202500490767
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence received by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request the following information: Please provide the number of items of correspondence (including letters and emails) received by the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and Just Transition from the following MSPs: Alasdair Allan Fergu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490824
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Materials on meeting between Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and Marine Scotland at Faskally, Pitlochry: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence, reports and meeting minutes between Marine Directorate, NatureScot, Fishery Management Scotland, Sea Mammal Research Unit, and the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board, following a meeting on the 17th of April 2024 at Faskally, Pitlochry.

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

Published: 2026-01-26
Reference: FOI/202500489458
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, 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

Marine Scotland – Scallop landing data: EIR release

1. The total quantity of scallops landed into Orkney by licensed fishing vessels, broken down by method of capture (i.e. hand-caught vs. dredged), for each year beginning in 2019 to allow trend analysis. 2. The corresponding economic value of these landings, by method of capture and year over the same time period. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500488848
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish offshore marine protected areas information: EIR release

Please kindly provide details of meetings between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, specifically the dates, attendees and minutes of the meetings where proposals for fisheries management measures in offshore marine protected areas were discussed. Please kindly provide copies of written correspondence (email ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cleaner fish transfers data: EIR release

Your request is a follow up to previous EIRs 202400427045, 202500453654 and 202500473912. You have now asked for cleaner fish transfers to fish farms, relating to the time period 2020 to 2024, obtained through inspections conducted between 02 July to 01 October 2025. In our previous communications with you on 19 March...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500487043
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR review

Original request – 202500479518 You asked for “All memos, emails, reports (internal or external) and other such information which formed a part of the evidence-base and rationale for the decision by Marine Directorate published on page 6 of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025 v...

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

Published: 2026-01-07
Reference: EIR/202500484110 Review of 202500479518
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding stakeholder engagement for the Broadshore, Sinclair, and Scaraben Offshore Wind Farms (collectively referred to as the Broadshore Hub). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of fishing industry bodies, assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: EIR/202500481757
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Harport salmon farm information: EIR release

Information relating to the Mowi Harport salmon farm (Isle of Skye) for the period 1st March 2025 – 30th April 2025: 1. Copies of all inspection reports, mortality returns, and welfare assessments for Harport conducted or received by the Fish Health Inspectorate. 2. Copies of all communications (emails, letters, meet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500483004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pilot whale stranding at Tolsta information: EIR release

Release autopsy finding on the pilot whales stranded at Tolsta in 2023. I tain and make publicly available the equipment data logs from the 36 hours prior to the stranding of the Wind farm survey vessel which was in the area. We demand transparency.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500484316
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector