Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100259749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258228
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands engagement with fishery industry: FOI

1. How many times have you visited a fish fam since you were appointed minster? 2. How many times have you met with, in person or by telephone or virtually, a fish farm company employee/director, industry representative or paid for by the industry’ journalist'? (Since you were appointed minister) 3. How many times have...

FOI unclear 50 score 0 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2022-02-02
Reference
FOI/202100267457
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100226158 1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clause...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-25
Reference
FOI/202100253398 review of 202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon ova import data from July to November 2021: EIR release

Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI/202100158979 (i.e. data since 12 December 2020)’.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-20
Reference
FOI/202100253586
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions: EIR Review

Can you confirm whether or not you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? If so, can you please explain how you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? Can you please share the outcomes of this consideration during ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15(2) s.16(3) s.1 s.2 s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100245207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to sea lice: EIR release

Your request was submitted as a follow up to a previous request and response – FoI 202100244449 and asked for all information held by Marine Scotland’s Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) in relation to sea lice and mortality events concerning the Dawnfresh Loch Etive sites from 28/09/21 to 18/10/21 and was to include any u...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2021-12-20
Reference
FOI/202100248516
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ness district and River Moriston SAC - Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE): EIR release

"Information on the rivers Ness and Moriston", clarified to "rod days and CPUE of the rivers Ness and Moriston and Oich" on the 11 November 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100254211
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Helen Mary (ROS785) being detained: FOI release

Could you under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act please supply us with the conclusion of this case as it never became public knowledge.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247357
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to fish farms: EIR release

Information concerning the details of hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to a number of fish farm sites. You also asked for some specific details concerning the application of the model in general terms and in relation to the sites specified.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of parliamentary debates and independent reviews into Aquaculture in Scotland: FOI release

Since 2016 there have 2 parliamentary debates and 2 reviews into aquaculture in Scotland as outlined here: The regulatory landscape is contentious, made clear during the 2017 and 2018 Parliamentary fish farming debates. The impetus for change goes back many years and there are a number of reports highlighting the need ...

FOI unclear 50 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100249008
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: FOI release

"Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, as well as any correspondence received...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.35 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-08
Reference
FOI/202100248056
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding compliance of ADD's: EIR release

I would be grateful for any further news of the Compliance Plan being prepared by Marine Scotland Compliance regarding the use of ADDs and other predator control methods within the finfish industry. Please provide a copy of that Plan. Please also provide full details, including the returns made by operators, of the su...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2021-12-02
Reference
FOI/202100248102
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussion held between Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Durat Ltd: EIR release

Information relating to all correspondence and communications between the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Loch Duart Ltd with regard to the Clashnessie Bay salmon farm as may have occurred between March and August 2021. On 6th October 2021, you modified your request to include September 2021 within the timescale det...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2021-11-19
Reference
FOI/202100244454
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information held relating to rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive: EIR release

All information held by yourselves [communication directed to the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate] concerning the rainbow trout farms operated on Loch Etive by Dawnfresh, such information to cover the period January 2021 to the present day’. Further, it was stipulated that you anticipated that ‘such info...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100244449
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for 47F1, 49F1 and 50F1: EIR release

I would like to request fishing VMS data for the following ICES Rectangles for the period of July 2021 – September 2021 (inclusive): 47F1; 49F1; 50F1. Please could speed and nationality information be included as a minimum. Any other vessel information you could provide would be much appreciated.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244888
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’: EIR release

I request VMS data of all vessels that transited through the following area between 01/07/21 15:30 and 03/07/21 15:30Z and again between 14/07/21 22:15 and 16/07/21 22:15 The area is boxed by lat and lon N57° 15’ - N57° 45’ // W1° 30’ - W2° 00’ Please provide details of the VMS reports received from vessels during the ...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 10 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244859
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100234467
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Survey of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

Marine Scotland has conducted a survey of the Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) in use at present on Scottish marine fish farms. Can you please supply an electronic copy of the results of this survey, showing all the farms using ADDs and the types, number and specifications of the ADDs in use at each farm.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 4 working days correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2021-10-28
Reference
FOI/202100241460
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Causeway raising between the islands of Luing and Torsa: EIR release

“The very recent raising of a causeway between the islands of Luing and Torsa gives rise to some serious concerns. This is a channel which has been used for decades by sea paddlers, both as a short cut from Arduaine to the western entrance to Cuan Sound, and as a safer passageway in a navigable waterway for paddling gr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100243353
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector