Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Jellyfish inside and around salmon fish farms: EIR Review

Information on jellyfish inside and around salmon farms including: 1) any monitoring data on jellyfish inside and around salmon farms; data on mortalities on salmon farms attributed to jellyfish; welfare problems and disease problems caused by jellyfish on salmon farms; and any other information pertaining to jellyfis...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.4 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
FOI/202300376258 review of 202300372264
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Warnings and enforcement from Stornoway Marine Directorate Office 2022: EIR release

“Specifically pertaining to commercial fishing activity within The Western Isles - please provide the full text of all written warnings, advisory letters, fixed penalty notices, and verbal re-briefs issued in 2022 and 2023 by any branch or department of Marine Scotland/Marine Directorate - either directly from the Stor...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400421421
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Number of wrasse imported for use in salmon farms: EIR release

Following our response to your previous request (EIR 202400415581 – concerning ‘cleaner fish and the aquaculture industry’) you responded with a supplementary question asking for ‘the number of wrasse and lumpsuckers imported to the UK for use in salmon farms, by year’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400420186
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Derogations granted in 2023 for fishing wild wrasse: EIR release

The number of derogations granted in 2023 for fishing wild wrasse? For years 1 and 2, [is] there a record published of the total number of wrasse, by species and per ICES rectangle, landed for each trip made in each given week; and an accurate record of the total number of under and over-sized wrasse, by species, retu...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400404913
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive: EIR Review

Original request (202400403446) Can you please provide all data collected by the Fisheries Observer programmes from 2018 until 2023 inclusive (5 years), ideally on a per trawl basis, and including catch location, date, (ideally vessel name and PLN but you may consider this to be protected data, we do not), Vessel powe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.10(4) s.1 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-09
Reference
EIR/202400412709 Review of 202400403446
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

King scallops farmed around Scottish coast: EIR release

How many kg of king scallops has been farmed around the Scottish coast? Please give details for the previous 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 2 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400423732
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reports of illegal commercial fishing in Western Isles 2022: EIR release

Could you please compile and provide to me a record of all reports or complaints of illegal commercial fishing in the Western Isles received by Marine Scotland in 2022. I am happy to accept redactions of individuals and vessel details within the list.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400421573
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity, Minister for Energy and the Environment concerning Ecocide Fish farms I sought further clarification from you on 7 March 2024, which you kindly provided in...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-05
Reference
EIR/202400401569
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications with the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board and The Dee Trust: EIR release

Please supply the following information/documentation: Full details of communications between the Dee District Salmon Fishery Board/The Dee Trust and the Scottish Government since the 1st December 2023 (including reports, proposals and any other documentation) regarding the MDs (Freshwater Lab, Pitlochry) fish populati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
FOI/202400410413
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Loch Ryan Sandwich Tern compensation site: EIR release

I am writing to you to make a Freedom of Information request with regard to 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. The proposal is part of compensation measures for the proposed extensions to Sher...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
FOI/202400407741
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for vessels within specified coordinates: EIR release

VMS data for vessels within the specified coordinates during the period from 03rd March 2024 13:00 to 03rd March 2024 21:00: P1: 59.67° N, -3.96° W P2: 59.67° N, -2.42° W P3: 59.20° N, -3.96° W P4: 59.20° N, -2.42° W and P5: 59.20° N, -3.96° W P6: 59.20° N, -3.10° W P7: 58.80° N, -3.96° W P8: 58.80° N, -3.10° W Ple...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400419999
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cleaner fish and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish in relation to their use on salmon farms since 1 January 2023 and went to specify that the request should: include emails, letters, internal briefings, press backgrounders, ministerial updates, documents, photos, videos and any other information relevant to the above. include any data on mo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400413295
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessel Sightings: EIR release

I am sending the email to request historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings data covering the period between the earliest available date and the end of 2023, and the desired parameters are: Year Month Date Vessel Nationality Vessel Type Latitude Longitude Activity ICES Rectangle It would be great if the data can ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 16 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400412230
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wild Salmon Strategy Meeting Minutes: EIR release

“The minutes of the Wild Salmon Strategy Science and Evidence Board meeting of August 2023 have been posted on the Scottish Government website. The date of the following meeting was 21 November. Please can I obtain the minutes of that meeting plus any subsequent meetings held during 2024. The minutes of the Wild Salmon...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421058
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government officials and members of the salmon farming industry: EIR release

Meeting minutes of the 20 (twenty) most recent meetings between any Scottish Government officials (incl Ministers / MSPs) and any members of the salmon farming industry.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400413851
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disease Connectivity in Marine Aquaculture (2012-2021): EIR release

A number of pieces of information associated with disease connectivity between marine aquaculture fisheries in Scotland. Specifically, your request asked for the following, relevant to a time period from 2012 to 2021: Date of disease outbreaks (including sea lice) including when they were first reported and when they ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420465
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Remote electronic monitoring information for razor clam trial: EIR release

All remote electronic monitoring information held by Marine Directorate generated by vessels taking part in the eleven razor clam trial areas, between dates 1st February 2021 and 31st January 2022. We are aware that this information would have to be provided in a way which does not identify particular vessels. A respon...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400409586
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documents relating to a Marine Scotland meeting with the Ministry of Defence: EIR release

Your request for information is seeking the release of documents relating to an online meeting that took place on 1 February 2021 involving Marine Scotland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Navy Safety Centre. As this response will be published on our website for the wider public to view, a copy of the meeting min...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Historical Scottish Fishing Vessels Sightings: EIR release

In relation to the data released following the previous EIR request (ref: 202400412230): Is it possible to add another attribute, Length group, to the data? And for Lat and Lng, could it be in the format like 59.0466666666667 and -3.53 rather than the current format?... to request fishing vessel sighting data from 201...

FOI/EIR released 95 score 9 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400417480
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recorded decisions for Mairi McAllan: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Mairi McAllan? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421340
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Decisions recorded for Minister for Energy and the Environment: FOI release

Further to 202400410545, would you please send comparable figures for Gillian Martin? For ease, you can send from 1 April 2023 - 31 April 2024, so 13 months.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400421353
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Fish landings in Scotland since 2021: EIR release

Number of fish landed in Scotland from 2021 to the current date, broken down by year and type of fish for each figure.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400418237
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

European Protected Species (EPS) license applications submitted to Marine Scotland and Nature Scot: EIR release

“Please send electronic* copies of all** commercial and research/scientific EPS license applications submitted to Marine Directorate (Marine Scotland) and Nature Scot, from 01.12.20 onwards, whereby there is/was planned activity that involves use of any Acoustic Deterrent Device or Acoustic Harassment Device or Acousti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400420277
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector