Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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978 matching releases

Loch Hourn sample data: EIR Review

Original request 202600516533 The following information regarding an investigation into an alleged pollution incident at Loch Hourn, Scottish Government: When the sediment samples where collected; Which vessel collected the samples; How many samples were collected; When analysis of the samples was commenced, if it ha...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: EIR/202600522300 Review of 202600516533
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the impact of appeals under Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR Review

Original request 202600510420 In a letter to the Scottish Government on 12 March 2025, Salmon Scotland said that fish farms would be appealing against variation notices imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) under the Sea Lice Risk Framework. I subsequently reported that 210 appeals had been lodg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/ 202600519821 Review of 202600510420
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Oslo and Paris Conventions (OSPAR) compliance status of marine deposit by rocket launch: EIR release

Thank you for your reply to my request. I seek clarification of a statement you have made: "compliance with OSPAR will be considered in determining this application". In this clarification, can you please tell me whether the proposed deposit into the sea is considered as an intentional, deliberate, pre-planned and/or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-17
Reference: EIR/202600518932
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Results of water sample testing in Loch Long, Loch Duich or Loch Alsh: EIR release

Last year SEPA vessels were present in the Loch Long , Loch Alsh and Loch Duich area and carried out water sample testing on behalf of Marine Scotland. SEPA do not hold the results. I am unable to find released results of these samples on the Marine Scotland website, either in datasets or maps. I would like the resu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-13
Reference: EIR/202600520320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Breaches of fisheries regulations, sea fishing vessel inspections and fishing licences queries: EIR release

Further information relating to the response you received to your previous request (reference: 202600513782) regarding inspections of commercial fishing vessels, breaches of fisheries regulations and enforcement actions taken by the Marine Directorate. “Many thanks for your response to our information request and apol...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517325
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal and salmon farms since 1 February 2021: EIR Review

Original request - 202200333363 "Please provide information on seals and salmon farms since 1 February 2021. Please include photos, videos, letters, emails and any other documents in relation to seals and salmon farms. Please include data and information on any seals trapped, shot, killed and injured at and close to...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-08-04
Reference: EIR/202300352521 Review of 202200333363
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Endrick Catch Returns 2025: EIR release

1. Submission Statistics: The total number of River Endrick fishery owners (proprietors) who successfully submitted a set of catch return figures to the Marine Directorate for the 2025 season. 2. List of Owners: A list of the names of the fishery owners/proprietors on the River Endrick who successfully submitted catch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information in relation to Moritella viscosa in Scottish Aquaculture: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to the occurrence of winter ulcer disease (Moritella viscosa) in Scottish aquaculture. Specifically, I am after: 1. The number of salmon farming sites at which Moritella viscosa was detected or diagnosed per year, for ea...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600502225
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Marine Plan Assessment queries: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could send me the following information to assist our understanding of the Scottish Ministers’ approach to discharging their duties under Section 15 of the 2010 Act: 1. Please confirm whether the Scottish Ministers are continuing to use the current assessment to make marine authorisation dec...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.15 s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600516315
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Factual updates provided by Lord Advocate in relation to high profile and sensitive court cases: FOI release

In relation to the Lord Advocate, she said in Parliament last week that: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/official-report/search-what-was-said-inparliament/meeting-of-parliament-18-02-2026?meeting=20080&iob=206486 "but I am happy to share, following on from this evening, information in relation to i...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: FOI/202600508216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate referrals to the Animal and Plant Health Agency: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding several inspection cases and mortality events recorded by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) which were referred to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The cases include: Inspection Cases Site name Case # Date o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: EIR/202600514775
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Solway Half Net River Annan salmon sampling data: EIR release

When restrictions were first put on killing Solway Salmon by the half netters there was a spell where they were allowed to keep a limited number but the stomachs had to be observed before the fish were returned to the netters. Was any information recorded about what was found and if so how do i get to view it.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514098
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands salmon farming briefing notes for the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

The briefing notes on salmon farming provided for Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon ahead of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting 11th March 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514016
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513847
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cleaner fish movements to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

In January, I received data from the Marine Directorate on cleaner fish transfers to fish farms relating to the period 2020 to end 2024, obtained by inspections between 2 October 2025 to 1 January 2026 (EIR 202600500241). Please provide the data from inspections from 2 January to 1 April 2026.

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

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513492
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine applications for subsea marine cables correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence in respect of marine applications for subsea marine cables, making landfall, at the substation at Ardmore, Waternish, Isle of Skye including, 1. existing licenses granted (utilised or dormant), 2. expressions of interest, 3. new routes in discussion, 4. discounted routes, 5. current applications...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600508259
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister memorandum or written briefings concerning live or ongoing criminal proceedings: FOI release

I am writing to seek clarification and transparency following your recent evidence to the Scottish Parliament regarding the memorandum you provided to the First Minister on 19 January concerning the prosecution of Mr Peter Murrell. In your explanation, you indicated that the purpose of the memorandum was to ensure tha...

FOI released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: FOI/202600509482
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Updates from Lord Advocate to First Minister on criminal cases: FOI release

On Wednesday 18th February 2026, in answer to an urgent question in the Scottish Parliament, the Lord Advocate said that there had been other instances where: "a similar process has been undertaken in relation to informing the First Minister of important stages in high-profile and sensitive cases." Please provide the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.26 s.35(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600507562
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service updates regarding Operation Branchform: FOI release

I see from a FOl response that the Lord Advocate sent an update to the Scottish Government for the First Minister's attention regarding Peter Murrell's appearance in court. It was officially an update on Operation Branchform. Now I want the following information please. 1. Confirm how many notes or updates the Crown ...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600508089
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon: EIR release

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon, specifically in relation to the reported mortality figures at the Portree site operated by Bakkafrost. In a recent earnings call transcript, Bakkafrost’s CEO stated that “The input mortality [at Portree] was19% within the first 90 days...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600500778
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

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

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509013
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish freshwater fisheries regulations regarding trout stocks: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding trout stocking in Fife. Specifically, I would like to know which individuals, angling clubs, or fisheries currently hold written consent or licences to stock trout in Fife’s inland waters. I am concerned about the possibility of unlicensed or illegal stocking taking place ...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600507384
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector