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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1,024 matching releases

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed: EIR release

What date was the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board formed? Who is a member of this group? What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23 Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? Are members renumerated in anyway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379389
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group: EIR release

1. “What was the date of formation of the Deposit Return Scheme Executive Oversight Group? 2. Who is a member of this group? 3. What is the cost to the Scottish Government of operating this group from the date of formation to 4/10/23? 4. Are any members of this group renumerated, if so what for?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-30
Reference
FOI/202300379430
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions: EIR release

The most recent figures on microplastics found in surface water in Scotland's marine regions. Ideally, this would be an update on the data in the attached report which was published in April 2021. The report referred to in the original request can be found here. As the information you have requested is 'environmental...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
202200302558
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

National Flytipping Forum: EIR release

“What date was the National Flytipping Forum formed?” “Who is a member of this group?” “What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 04/10/2023?” “Is there any catering costs associated to this group? If so what is it?” “Are members renumerated in anyway?”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-28
Reference
FOI/202300379391
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Food Waste Reduction Programme Board: EIR release

A full list of the members on the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board What date the Food Waste Reduction Board was formed? What the total cost to the Scottish Government from the date of formation to 4/10/2023 for operating the Food Waste Reduction Programme Board?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300379338
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Offshore wind pricing: EIR release

On 27th September 2023, the Minister for Energy and the Environment, Gillian Martin, said this in the Scottish Parliament: “That is in comparison with electricity generated from offshore wind, which we have in abundance in Scotland and on which we are planning to do an awful lot more. Such electricity is currently pri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-27
Reference
FOI/202300378548
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme squirrel control and broadleaf 2019 to 2025: EIR release

What proportion of the 32,000 hectares of new woodland planted since 2019 consists of broadleaved trees and what proportion of the projected 18,000 hectares to be planted by 2025 will consist of broadleaved trees? A breakdown of claimants of forestry grant scheme funding for grey squirrel control by land use (e.g. fore...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-24
Reference
202300341459
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Dumfries and Galloway renewable electricity generation figures: EIR release

1. How much energy is developed from onshore wind power in Dumfries and Galloway and how this correlates as a proportion from the total produced in Scotland as a whole? 2. What area of land has been consumed for use as onshore wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
FOI/202300376872
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kessock Bridge closures: EIR release

How many times the Kessock Bridge has been closed to vehicles because of incidents relating to concern for people on the bridge, such as potential suicides and other vulnerable individuals, in each of the last ten years". As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Envi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300337559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch data for rivers since 1952: EIR release

the salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Barbreck Nell Oude

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-23
Reference
202300338388
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

20 mph zones in South Ayrshire: EIR release

A profile of the data, rationale, evidence and decision-making mechanisms of making selected villages in South Ayrshire 20mph zones. For example, Maidens, Dalrymple, Maybole etc but not exclusive of these examples. How is/was the decision made (eg inclusion/exclusion criteria. To minimise the need for longevity in the ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 47 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202200323278
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Historical commercial forestry: EIR release

I’m looking for a list of the commercial forestry in Scotland from the 1800s onwards. Many of the seeds for Sitka, Douglas fir etc were sent to the Royal Horticultural Society by David Douglas, botanist, in the early 1800s. These trees subsequently grew on the lands of the great estates. Presumably this continued long ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300344915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Discussions with Mark Bird about licensing Scotland's only unregulated greyhound track: EIR release

GBGB CEO, Mark Bird said: “We share a common goal with SAWC of protecting and promoting greyhound welfare in Scotland. But we are clear that strong and effective regulation is the only way to do this successfully and have therefore been working with Holyrood officials to support Scotland’s one unregulated track to be l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-22
Reference
202300349129
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Zero Emission Truck Taskforce: EIR release

You asked for some factual information on the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce. What date was the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce formed? What is the total cost of the Zero Emission Truck Taskforce to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
FOI/202300379349
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Net zero carbon emissions targets 2021: EIR release

"Please supply the gross figures for emissions and for removals used in your net zero targets for the years 2021 through to 2045."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
FOI/202300378130
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Reported number of seal shootings since the ban came into force: EIR release

Please tell me the number of reports of seal shooting since the ban came into place. For each report, please tell me the location of the alleged incident, whether it was investigated, whether the allegations were substantiated, which organisation the perpetrator belonged to and what action was taken as a result.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.11 s.10 s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-21
Reference
FOI/202300376599
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 trunk road maintenance and expansion expenditure: EIR release

1. Total expenditure on road maintenance for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. 2. Total expenditure on road expansion projects for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1st 2023, delineated by year. 3. Total expenditure on road expansion projects for the A9 between Jan 1st 2007 and Jan 1...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
FOI/202300374505
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Area of Scotland's seas which will have 10% assigned to Highly Protected Marine Areas: EIR release

The size of the area of sea that will have 10% assigned to HPMAs (Highly Protected Marine Areas). As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations....

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300340512
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Numbers and dates of operation of salmon hatcheries in Scotland 1830-2023: EIR release

Information relating to the number of salmon hatcheries in use in Scotland from the years 1830-1900, and from 1900-the present, and the dates of operation of all or any of those hatcheries. We clarified your request on 6 February 2023 and you confirmed, on 8 February 2023, that the information being requested related o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-16
Reference
202300340933
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group: EIR release

1. What date was the Single Use Cups Charge Advisory Group formed? 2. What is the total cost of this group to the Scottish Government from the date of its formation to 4/10/23? 3. Is there any catering cost associated to this group? If so what is it? 4. Are members renumerated in any way?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300379374
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Scottish Water relating to water scarcity: EIR release

All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding the resignation of Douglas Millican between October 2022 and the date of this FOI. All correspondence between Scottish Water and the Scottish Government regarding water scarcity in Scotland between June 1 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300368596
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish national renewable energy production: EIR release

1. What percentage of the Scottish national renewable energy did windfarms in Dumfries and Galloway and south Ayrshire produce in each of the years below 2020 2021 2022 2. What percentage of energy did windfarms in Dumfries and Galloway alone produce as part of Scotland’s renewable energy. 3. What percentage of Scot...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
FOI/202300376756
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Breakdown of largest bee farms in Scotland: EIR release

A list of the largest bee farms in Scotland, approximately how many colonies they work with and the name of their company'. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your reques...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-10
Reference
202200329694
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Recent figures on farmed salmon mortality: EIR release

The most recent figures the Scottish government has on salmon mortality, broken down both by reason for mortality and location. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-09
Reference
202300357478
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cost of repairs to M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

The updated total cost of all the investigative and repair works which have been, and will be carried out at this site (M8 J16 - 17 Woodside Viaduct), as well as an updated timeline for the completion of all this work. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-11-08
Reference
202300339070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector