Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

11,099releases indexed
19,072attachments found
28.7avg calendar days
4,403partially withheld
2023-10-02oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,403 unclear 3,109 not held 1,663 released 816 already published 409 cost limit 376 clarification 166 withheld 123 transferred 34

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2824 s.20 2437 s.34(1) 2118 s.39(2) 1920 s.30 1721 s.17(1) 1465 s.25(1) 1326 s.10(4) 1159 s.11(2) 933 s.29(1) 703 s.2 586 s.6(1) 478

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 743 releases · 28.1 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 632 releases · 29.1 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 437 releases · 29.3 avg days Marine Directorate 406 releases · 26.4 avg days Population Health Directorate 404 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 354 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 334 releases · 41.5 avg days People Directorate 332 releases · 23.9 avg days
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237 matching releases

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

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

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 release

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 given reference numbers 202500...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-12
Reference
EIR/202500467382
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mowi, Salmon Scotland and Loch Hourn correspondence: EIR release

All email correspondence (including attachments) to and from your domain and the following domains: "@mowi.com" and "@salmonscotland.co.uk"; Any other email correspondence (including attachments) to and from your domain regarding Loch Hourn, including internally, with Sepa ("@sepa.org.uk") and representatives of the gr...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-11
Reference
EIR/202500467787
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Fund grant for Empowering Communities for Marine Environment Restoration project: EIR release

“Please could you provide a breakdown of expenditure for a grant from the Marine Fund 2024-25 cycle, for a project entitled "Empowering Communities for Marine Environment Restoration". Please provide both the full profiled expenditure submitted with the grant application, as well as any reported actual expenditure to d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-08-11
Reference
EIR/202500470997
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR release

Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, From 1 January 2024 to 18 June 202...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-08-07
Reference
EIR/202500471588
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fishing for Litter Scotland project expenditure from the Marine Fund: EIR release

A breakdown of expenditure for three grants from the Marine Fund to a project entitled "Fishing for Litter Scotland". This project has received a grant during the last three funding cycles; please include the following documents for each grant. Please provide both the full profiled expenditure submitted with the grant...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-06
Reference
EIR/202500471006
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wild Sea Trout Sea Lice Monitoring Programme results: EIR release

You asked for the wild sea trout sea lice monitoring programme results for 2024 to be supplied in an excel spreadsheet.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-05
Reference
EIR/202500462471
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ministerial knowledge of steroid contamination of Scottish salmon: EIR release

You asked for ‘any information relating to Ministerial knowledge of steroid contamination of Scottish salmon’ and cited responses to previous requests on the subject matter handled by both Scottish Government and Food Standards Scotland.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2)
Published
2025-07-31
Reference
EIR/202500467690
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mass stranding of pilot whales information: EIR release

1. Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and British Divers Marine Life Rescue, UK Cetacean Strandings Investigations Programme, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Scottish Marine Animal Stranding Scheme regarding the mass stranding of pilot whales in Lewis in July 2023 (pod of 55 died) and the mass str...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-30
Reference
EIR/202500467178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gradings for Scottish salmon rivers: EIR release

Please find below an extract of the proposed gradings for Scottish salmon rivers from 2020 to 2025 as detailed on the website. I would like to obtain the same data from 2015/6 to 2019 so I can plot changes since the inception of the conservation limit policy.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-29
Reference
EIR/202500465501
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Management proposals for the Scottish wrasse fishery: EIR release

An update on management proposals the 2025 and future Scottish wrasse fishery. In particular can you tell me at your earliest possible opportunity: 1. When the Appropriate Assessments, required as a consequence of ESS investigation IESS.24.029, for all relevant SACs and MPAs will be completed? 2. When these Appropria...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.24 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.7 s.8 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-29
Reference
EIR/202500465704
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aggregated catch data from Scottish registered vessels with scallop dredge licences: EIR release

Aggregated catch data from Scottish-registered vessels that hold a scallop dredge licence, and >12m, includes tonnes of species landed per scallop stock assessment area. I have delineated the ICES Statistical areas in the attached form.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-28
Reference
EIR/202500465828
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Follow up information regarding steroids in Scottish and Irish salmon: EIR release

1. “The statement…. That ‘follow up investigations within Scotland were undertaken and no noncompliance was found at the business concerned’ is not supported by any documents, facts, letters, testing, emails, notices or any other information. As requested, please provide that information.” 2. “It is perfectly reasonab...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-28
Reference
EIR/202500465789
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2) information: EIR release

1. What consultations have been held with the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry to establish appropriate development goals (locations and scales of development) for the tidal stream marine renewable energy industry for the period covered by the current revision of the Scottish National Marine Plan (NMP2)? ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.87 s.10(4) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-07-23
Reference
EIR/202500463944
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector