Scottish Government FOI Index

9,209releases indexed

14,680attachments found

27.2avg calendar days

3,657partially withheld

2024-01-09oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,657 unclear 2,511 not held 1,417 released 662 already published 359 cost limit 332 clarification 141 withheld 101 transferred 29

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2412 s.20 1906 s.34(1) 1823 s.39(2) 1594 s.30 1484 s.17(1) 1245 s.25(1) 1137 s.10(4) 988 s.11(2) 800 s.29(1) 624 s.2 549 s.3 415

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 580 releases · 27.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 555 releases · 28.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 359 releases · 27.2 avg days Marine Directorate 356 releases · 26.7 avg days Population Health Directorate 352 releases · 25.5 avg days People Directorate 287 releases · 24.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 274 releases · 39.3 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 273 releases · 31.2 avg days

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242 matching releases

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) and surveillance sightings data for all fishing vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

VMS data for all fishing vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters, and surveillance sightings data for all vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters. Ideally this data should cover Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 inclusive, but if this is not available, please provide data for Jan 2019 – Dec 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: EIR/202500477403
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Material dredged from Ardersier Port, Hopeman Harbour and Burghead Harbour: EIR release

We've noticed two Hopper vessels the Bengel and Pallieter operating just off the Burghead coastline. Could you please confirm what they are dropping into the seabed off the Burghead harbour coastline, and confirm there are no pollutants or heavy metal contaminants if it is silt dredged from the Invergordon or Ardersie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.21 s.9

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500470951
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation about Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project: EIR 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 the Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500467023
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland derogation conditions: EIR release

The derogation to fish for wild wrasse 2025 contains within its conditions the following clause 26. "26. The activity authorised through this derogation does not extend to any individual (including master, owner, applicant, crew or the charterer (if any)) that has been convicted of any fisheries offence, or received a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500469114
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries

Correspondence with any email account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com": EIR release

Please could you provide copies of any email correspondence between your domain ("@gov.scot") and any account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com" from May 8th to whenever you process this request, inclusive. Please provide any and all attachments in their original format, and emails as .eml files.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500466861
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tonnage of fish from Genesis II in Santia Uxia, Spain: EIR release

The tonnages of fish landed by the Genesis II in Santia Uxia Spain on 03.01.25

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470068
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding Marine Licence MS-00010433 and the Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information can you please provide me with all emails and documents pertaining to the Marine Licence number MS-00010433. This should include any emails or documents pertaining to the revised Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP Rev.07) submitted by Argyll and Bute Council on 17/03/25. Any e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467911
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to SSEN Transmission project: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the SSEN Transmission project to transport renewable energy between Peterhead and Yorkshire, from the last three months? https:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466745
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal Licensing queries: EIR release

I have found the Seal Licensing FAQ at the following location - this dates from 2010: https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230727172322/http://www.gov.scot/publications/seal-licensing-frequently-asked-questions/ It contains a flow chart explaining the arrangements, see below. Can you confirm if this is the current ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467479
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Marine Scotland and Inch Cape Offshore Limited: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Correspondence with ICOL All correspondence between Marine Scotland (including the Licensing Operations Team and Offshore Wind Directorate) and Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL) between 1 March 2025 and the present, relating to: The preparation, submission, assessment, or...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.5(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500464072
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25: EIR release

"Please provide the following Freedom of information Request During the Razor clam trial thats taken place please provide the following information During the Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462787
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cod research enquiries: EIR release

A project proposal to assess cod behaviour in creels. 1. Who drafted the specification for the study and what facts or information does it seek to discover? 2. Has the research been put out to public tender, if not why not? 3. Who is undertaking the research and if it's being undertaken internally can you send me de...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500462789
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Scoping Report and Marine Mammal Assessment: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request the following documents related to the proposed Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis: 1. A copy of the full Scoping Report submitted by Northland Power / Spiorad na Mara Ltd (including all appendices and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500460553
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR release

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the project dating from May 2024 until...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR Review

Original request 202500465201 Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500475626 Review of 202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Economic link regarding UK and Scottish vessels: EIR release

Can you explain why vessels in England can use U.K. nationals as part of their economic link requirements but in Scotland it is not allowed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: EIR/202500477410
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NatureScot memo in scoping opinion: EIR release

1. When did Marine Scotland first receive or become aware of this memo? 2. Was the content of this memo considered or reviewed prior to the issuing of the Scoping Opinion on 11 April 2024? 3. If the memo was not incorporated into the Scoping Opinion, please clarify: The reason for its omission; Whether it was passed...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 0 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500474583
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licence conditions (clause 26) in the wild wrasse derogation 2025 documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500469111 All documents, external and internal emails, and minutes for meetings with list of attendees, relating to the addition of clause 26 in the licence conditions for the above derogation between the 1st of April 2025 and the 4th June 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500474806 Review of 202500469111
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scoping report for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

1. Standard Procedure Please provide documentation or internal guidance describing the standard process by which Marine Scotland seeks and receives consultation input from NatureScot for the purposes of preparing a formal Scoping Opinion (under the EIA (Scotland) Regulations). In particular, does this process require ...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mitigation of environmental concerns in Stromar Western Landfall decision: EIR release

1. Any environmental assessments, internal briefings, or memos that examine whether and how the environmental concerns (which contributed to the decision to move landfall) were expected to be mitigated or resolved by the Western site selection. 2. Records of consultation or correspondence between Marine Scotland (or a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.36

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474014
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Environmental justifications for Western Landfall selection in Stromar Wind Farm Project: EIR release

1. Environmental Concerns Influencing the Landfall Change What specific environmental concerns contributed to the decision to abandon the Eastern landfall site? Who raised or documented these concerns (e.g. NatureScot, Marine Scotland, developer, or other body)? When were these concerns first raised or recorded in wri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.36

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clarification on the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) consultation in Stromar Wind Farm scoping process: EIR release

I would like to clarify the position regarding consultation with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): 1. Was RSPB Scotland formally invited to provide input during the scoping consultation process for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project? 2. Was any response received from RSPB? If so, please provide...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500473898
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding the financial activities and contractual arrangements of Crown Estate Scotland: EIR release

Recorded information regarding the financial activities and contractual arrangements of Crown Estate Scotland during the period from 1 January 2020 to 1 July 2025, specifically: 1. Revenue Transfers Please provide the annual figures for both gross and net revenues generated from: Agricultural land leases; Coastal le...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500475863
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data on culls at Applecross and Couldoran salmon farms: EIR release

Any data or information you have on culls at Applecross and Couldoran salmon farms since 1/1/2020. Listed in this FOI, on Page 193 an email from FHI to APHA, states "The company took the decision to cull the worst affected stock, with the remaining fish moved to sea. I don’t have figures yet for the number culled". ht...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-13
Reference: EIR/202500473958
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Genesis II: EIR Review

Original request 202500467382 All correspondence to and from your staff regarding the "Genesis II" vessel from May 1st to the date at which you process this request. Please provide emails as .eml files including all attachments in their original format. There may some overlap between this request and previous requests...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: EIR/202500473416 Review of 202500467382
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector