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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64 matching releases

Safety of the A9 trunk road, and development of land on Balhaldie Farm, Dunblane: EIR release

Under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide me with all forms of recorded information in connection with the impact of the proposed development of land 500 metres southwest of Balhaldie Farm, FK15 ONB on A9 road safety, to include safety assessments: on the proposed new access/egress onto the A...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
FOI/202500461578
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about/from the European Marine Energy Centre, specifically about funding coming from the UK Government between April 15 2024 and June 15 202...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
EIR/202500460478
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mey Battery Energy Storage System information: EIR release

I formally request access to the following information in relation to ECU00004838 (Mey Battery Energy Storage System). 1. EIA Screening Documentation Please provide: A copy of the formal EIA screening decision letter for the Mey BESS proposal, including: Any assessment made under the Electricity Works (Environmental...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
EIR/202500475968
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

NESO gate status, developer engagement and grid capacity queries: EIR release

All information held by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) relating to the following energy development proposals: 1. Mey BESS (ECU00004838) 2. Field / RIGIFA BESS (ECU00004897) 3. Hollandmey Wind Farm 4. Charleston Energy Park / BESS 5. MeyGen Tidal Project and associated infrastructure Specifically, I request the follo...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.19 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
EIR/202500476177
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-28
Reference
EIR/202500470399
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

All correspondence and communications between or involving the ECU, SSEN, and the Scottish Government relating to ECU00006008 and any related developments in Caithness and Sutherland. This includes: Emails Briefings Internal memos Meeting notes and agendas Dated from 25 October 2024 to the present day. All internal...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-08-12
Reference
EIR/202500473856
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with SSEN regarding overhead transmission line proposals: EIR release

“Please supply details of discussions and correspondence between the Scottish Government and SSEN regarding further overhead transmission line proposals coming into and out of Beauly, Highland, aside from those in the planning system now. SSEN staff have already revealed at public consultations that two, possibly three...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2025-07-23
Reference
EIR/202500464314
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for undetermined Section 36 applications: EIR release

Any and all materials/correspondence relating to the use of suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for currently undetermined Section 36 applications. This should include, but is not limited to, objections related to the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array and materials which have not been mad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-10
Reference
EIR/202500460126
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Energy Consents Unit and Logan Property Management regarding Braidfield Energy Storage Project: EIR release

Can you provide full copies of all communications (including emails, letters and records of any meetings) between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Logan PM Energy Project Management in relation to the Braidfield BESS development (Postcode G81 5RA)

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-07-07
Reference
EIR/202500462660
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

List of wind farm owners and funding they have received: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the owner of every wind farm in Scotland, along with where the company’s headquarters are based in the world, by country. Additionally, please may you tell me how much Scottish Government funding each wind farm has received in 2024. May you break down that Scottish Government fundi...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2025-04-30
Reference
EIR/202500454651
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Energy Consent Unit relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project for the period 2020 to 2025 broken down year. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Public Inquiry Reporters Katrina Rice and David Buylla in relation to the Kendo...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1)
Published
2025-04-22
Reference
EIR/202500453865
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement Project: EIR release

I request the provision of information showing or tending to show the advice provided in any form, (written, noted oral advice or electronically) by Scottish Government officials to Scottish Ministers in respect of this case, following receipt of the Reporters’ report by the ECU.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-04-07
Reference
FOI/202500453003
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Strath Oykel Wind Farm correspondence: EIR release

All internal correspondence between the ECU and the Scottish Ministers regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18 (Section 36 Wind Farm)).

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-03-21
Reference
EIR/202500451979
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm: EIR release

A copy of all internal correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18).

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1)
Published
2025-03-21
Reference
EIR/202500451915
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Various information pertaining to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

1. For the years 2019-2024, please provide: - The official Marine Scotland figures for the total economic value (GVA) of the Scottish salmon farming industry - The total direct employment figures (FTE) in salmon farming, broken down by region if available - The total production value of farmed salmon at farm gate pric...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.1 s.9
Published
2025-03-04
Reference
EIR/202500450919
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Producers Association meetings: EIR release

Correspondence received by or sent, minutes of meetings or calls held – between Salmon Scotland and (a) The First Minister, (b) The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, (c) the Cabinet Secretary or Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, from 1 January to 12 December 2024.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400444903
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments
Published
2025-01-20
Reference
EIR/202400441564
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-12
Reference
FOI/202400434447
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC), cladding and foreign trips: EIR release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government about UFO sightings and alien sightings, including internally, plus notes and briefings about this same topic, from between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. How many buildings have the Scottish Government spent money on getting rid of clad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4) s.6(1) s.5 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-08-30
Reference
EIR/202400402631
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, International, Public sector

Communications regarding Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMA): EIR release

“Please provide any communications which relate to decision making around the scrapping of Highly Protected Marine Areas, which was first announced in June 2023, and officially confirmed by the government in November. Please ensure all types of communications are included – including Whatsapp – and please share any at...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.9 4 attachments
Published
2024-05-21
Reference
FOI/202300387073
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Highly Protected Marine Areas spend: EIR release

How much has been spent to date since the Scottish Government announced plans for Highly Protected Marine Areas. Could this be broken down by the amount spent on consultants and on the consultation itself as well as anything else where costs were incurred. Please can you also provide me with any ministerial correspond...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2024-04-02
Reference
FOI/202300384088
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Spending over the last four financial years in various policy areas: FOI release

Please confirm how much has been spent over the last four financial years (including this year to date) on the following policy areas: Restricting alcohol advertising and promotion Deposit return scheme Highly Protected Marine Areas Fairer Council Tax Restricting promotions of food and drink high in fat, sugar or salt...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 13 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 s.6(1) s.9 s.15
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
FOI/202300383393
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Consultation responses for Onshore Wind Policy Statement 2022: EIR release

I request publication of the documents listed below (if any) held by the Scottish Ministers from the following aviation stakeholders: Glasgow Prestwick Airport Limited or TS Prestwick Holdco Limited Highlands and Islands Airports Limited ASG Airports Holdings Limited, Glasgow Airport Limited or Aberdeen Airport Limite...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300374537
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Development of Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs): EIR release

The total spent on the development of the Highly Protected Marine Areas policy in the 2022-23 financial year?

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-08-18
Reference
FOI/202300368709
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 Jan 2020: EIR release

Information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020. Any data, emails, letters, complaints, objections, photos, videos and other information on Formaldehyde (Formalin) use on salmon farms since 1 January 2020. Any information relating to a petition calling for a ban on Formaldehy...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-05-17
Reference
FOI/202200303257
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector