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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Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) data collected: EIR release

Data referred to in the email dated 12 July 2019, as provided on page 5 of the SG response to FOI 19 02176. This refers to data collected by the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) as part of voluntary measures to manage the wild wrasse fishery for salmon farms. You also asked for any information or communic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000018358
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Site 6, Almondbank hatchery payments and correspondence: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board and The Tay Foundation/Tay Rivers Trust regarding the hatchery and/or associated land at Site 6, Almondbank. This correspondence should include letters, emails and minutes regarding past, current and future manageme...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings spending s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/202000011965
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform visit to Coca Cola factory: EIR release

You asked for any documentation pertaining to Roseanna Cunningham’s visit to the Coca Cola factory on 23.1.19. This should include any letters, emails, briefings, and notes of conversations (including telephone) pertaining to the visit.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/202000011574
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

On 14 February 2017 Keith Brown then Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work said of the work on the M8 “Road users can expect to shave approximately 20 minutes of their journeys along the A8/M8 corridor between Glasgow and Edinburgh and approximately” https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/cabinet-secretary-ann...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/20/00007
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry. You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000014586
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the Island of Rockall: EIR release

You asked for: All communications between Marine Scotland and the Department of Agriculture in Ireland on the subject of the island of Rockall in July 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and net zero emissions correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Fergus Ewing by special advisers or civil servants in 2019 on the topic of leaving the CFP by December 2020. Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Roseanna Cunningham by special advisers or civil ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Gallowgate Street - inspection and works records: EIR release

We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Gallowgate Street in Largs. We enclose a google map and image of the area showing the particular part of Gallowgate Street we are investigating. Copies of inspection records from July 2018 until present. Details of any works carried out on the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government recruitment process in relation to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS): FOI release

You asked: 1. The Scottish government advertises job vacancies for people to work for the Scottish government. Some of these advertisements invite ‘candidates with a disability who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for an interview. However, for certain job vacancies advertised by the Scottish government, candidates witho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.6 s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02618
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR review

Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/19/02451
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Benchmark PLC correspondence - trials of CleanTreat system in Scotland: EIR release

“Please include any new information relating to CleanTreat and the treatment of well boats discharges including details of any meetings and correspondence with Benchmark and other companies. Please include information relating to "high level talks to facilitate trials of the [CleanTreat] system in Scotland".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/19/02443
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Accidents caused by wildlife on the M9: EIR release

You asked “Please provide copies of data/information documenting the number of near misses or accidents caused by or attributed to the presence of deer or other wildlife on the M9 between the Stirling Motorway Services and its junction with the M876, providing details of the date, time and location of each reported in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02536
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, Junction 15 maintenance by Scotland Transerv: EIR release

You asked: “ 1. From what date specifically have Scotland TranServe been acting on Transport Scotlands' behalf with regards to the safety checks & 'making safe' the M8? 2. How frequently are Scotland TranServ required to undertake safety regulations of the M8? 3. How many times have they failed to meet their obligat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02492
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Various questions relating to the A9 between Gleneagles and Aberuthven: EIR release

You asked for “1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on the A9, Auchterarder between A824 and Main Road A824 junctions from February 2019 to June 2019. 2. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02469
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between the Housing Minister, the Housing Minister's staff and Gladmans: EIR release

“…correspondence between the housing minister & his staff and a land agent called Gladman regarding a planning appeal for housing in Strathblane that is currently being considered.” I clarified your request, and ascertained that the case referred to was PPA-390-2060-1, and that you would like records of correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02449
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“Please could you supply me with all and any communications of any kind including but not limited to email, letters, reports, etc., between Transport Scotland, their contractors and subcontractors and Aberdeenshire Council from August 2018 to October 2019 relating to the Orange, Violet and Online options of the propose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road and footway maintenance and management questions: EIR release

You asked: We would be obliged if you would provide us with the following information. We confirm that the request is made under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. 1. Has the footway at the locus been adopted for maintenance by you and was it so adopted on 28th June 2019. 2. Have you taken steps to comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.4 4 attachments
Published
2019-11-11
Reference
FOI/19/02310
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Sea Lice Policy - warning and advisory letters, breaches, enforcement notices: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2019 only, specifically: 1. How many Warning Letters have been issued to finfish farm operator? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02212
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation of policy outlines on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals: EIR release

Documentation containing outlines on Scottish Government policy on fox hunting and the protection of wild mammals in (a) 2018 and (b) 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-07
Reference
FoI/19/01915
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Questions about double red lines on the Trunk Road Network: EIR release

1. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction currently have double red lines/are classified as red routes? 2. How many miles of road under your jurisdiction had double red lines/been classified as red routes in September 2018, September 2017, September 2016, and September 2015? 3. Do you currently have any plans...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02126
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Zoo correspondence: EIR review

“…all communication, incl letters, emails, memos, meeting minutes, notes, transcripts/recordings of calls, between SG, Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS, Foreign Office & other organisation/individual on the £2m payment and any request for additional payment(s).”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-30
Reference
FoI/19/01358 Review
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg maintenance: EIR release

You asked for “We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to procedures in place for maintaining and inspecting the West Loch Lomond Cycle Path between Luss and Inverbeg. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication, detailing all accidents which have been reported t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02038
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Extension of the Borders Railway - correspondence and documentation: EIR release

You asked for “any correspondence between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding a feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway and any documentation which the Scottish Government or Transport Scotland holds regarding a feasibility study on the extension for the Borders Railway”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/01980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Plan and profile of Pink Route in A96 Dualling East project: EIR release

“Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, data, correspondence etc that AmeyArup have in relation to the Plan and Profile of the entire length of the Pink Route identified in t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-09-03
Reference
FOI/19/01961
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR appeal

Copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-26
Reference
FOI/18/03511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector