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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VMS and sightings fishing data ICES Rectangles 50F0,50F1,51F0,51F1: EIR release

The following VMS and sightings fishing data: ICES Rectangles 50F0, 50F1, 51F0 and 51F1 for 2014 to 2017 If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed We understand that some of the information may need to be redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Location of Wrasse catches: FOI release

Information held by Marine Scotland or the Scottish Government showing the location of wrasse catches in Scottish waters after 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence briefings 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming industry, fish infected by Pasturella skyensis: EIR release

Information on Pasturella skyensis since 1 January 2015, specifically – details of any scientific studies and research conducted by the Scottish Government any emails and correspondence to the salmon farming industry any correspondence with scientists, Government officials or any other persons results of testing, moni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS data for ICES Rectangles 44E4,45E3 and 45E4: EIR release

The VMS and sightings fishing data for the following ICES Rectangles for years 2014 to the most recent data available e.g. (if possible) December 2017: 44E4 45E3 45E4 The following fields would be very useful if available: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-21
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Isle of Man Government changes Scallop fishing rules: EIR release

Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between Scottish Ministers and the Isle of Man Government regarding the scallop fishing rules change by the Isle of Man Government Email correspondence (dates: 1/1/17-22/1/18) between the Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding the scallop...

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence ministers s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ferries procurement review stakeholder engagement: FOI release

Only 2 locations, Stornoway and Benbecula are CHFS specific. TS would appear to assume, that meetings in Oban and Glasgow would cover the rest of the CHFS network…Please forward a copy of, (alt link to) the minutes of these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine licence applications in Millport Bay area: EIR release

Marine licence applications submitted in the past 3 years in the Millport Bay area (including surrounding area of the Cumbraes and out to Hunterston).

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 22 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Water bailiffs: FOI release

A) The number of warranted bailiffs appointed by Scottish Ministers between 1st January 2013 and 1st January 2018 for Scotland as a whole and for the catchment under the control of RCFMT. B) Alongside this we wish to know the precise number of bailiffs per association or club that have a system relationship with the s...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers
Published
2018-02-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessels caught illegally fishing: EIR release

How many vessels have been caught illegally fishing, in the 17 inshore Nature Conservation Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and 25 Inshore Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), for the years, a) 2007, b) 2008, c) 2009, d) 2010, e) 2011, f) 2012, g) 2013, h) 2014, i) 2015, j) 2016, and k) 2017? You further clarified that ...

FOI/EIR released 70 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS and sightings and fishing data: EIR release

The VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES Rectangles 41F2 and 42F2 for the whole of 2017. The following fields would be very useful if available: Gear type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed Thanks very much for all your help.

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fisheries fixed penalty or civil sanction notices: EIR release

A list of all fixed penalty notices and civil sanction notices issued by officers authorised to do so in terms of sections 60 and 61 of the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013 in the period from 16 September 2013 to the latest date for which figures are available. The list should include details of the nature...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.60 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-14
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Licence Application for Moorings at Loch Etive: EIR release

Full details, including application forms, any correspondence with the applicant or any other party, and any supporting information for the following applications that appear on the MS-LOT Public Register. Information related to File Reference: 06599

FOI/EIR released 100 score correspondence s.11(2) 20 attachments
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

VMS/sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1/48F1: EIR release

VMS and sightings fishing data for ICES rectangles 47F1 and 48F1 for the entirety of 2017? If available, the following fields would be useful: Gear Type Nationality Length Tonnage Activity Speed

FOI/EIR released 95 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector, Transport

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth port vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for a number of ports in the Aberdeen, Anstruther and Eyemouth districts. Following our telephone conversation on 16 January 2018 you also asked for the same covering the Peterhead and Fraserburgh districts.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel lists: FOI release

Vessel lists for all the creeks in the Aberdeen, Anstruther, Eyemouth, Fraserburgh and Peterhead districts.

FOI released 70 score correspondence
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector