Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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1,971 matching releases

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme budget: EIR release

Budget allocated to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme for the current financial year, and for each previous financial year of its operation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400418499
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Borders Railway Extension and the Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) findings: EIR release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) within Transport Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport relating to Borders Railway Extension and the findings from STPR2 relating to the proposed feasibility study. It was subsequently cla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400412367
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Active Travel project in Elgin: EIR release

1. A breakdown of all costs associated with the A96 Active Travel project in Elgin, which commenced work in March 2023. 2. The names of all contractors who have received public contracts as part of the project, the value of the contract and the date they were assigned. If the value of the contract is commercially sens...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400413593
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Coodham Estate planning permission information: EIR release

1. Notification of Construction Project Forms and the CDM (Construction Design Management) files, containing the preconstruction information, the construction phase plan and the health and safety file and any relevant notifications, that were submitted to the Scottish Ministers, according to section 7 of the Constructi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.7 s.19 s.24 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.57
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400421049
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Cleaner fish and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish in relation to their use on salmon farms since 1 January 2023 and went to specify that the request should: include emails, letters, internal briefings, press backgrounders, ministerial updates, documents, photos, videos and any other information relevant to the above. include any data on mo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2024-09-04
Reference
EIR/202400413295
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

XL Bully dog correspondence and research spend: EIR release

1. All briefings prepared for ministers, notes, correspondence received and sent by the government, including internally, about the UK Government’s Bully XL ban between September 1 2023 and the date of this information request (13 December 2023). 2. Can you supply all of the research the Scottish government has undert...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202300389229
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Details of meetings with the CEO of Scottish Water: EIR release

All meetings details between Scottish Government officials, Ministers and Cabinet Secretaries etc and the CEO of Scottish Water, Alex Plant since their appointment in June 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400419674
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Bus Partnership Fund communications: EIR release

All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to ‘pause’ the bus partnership fund. All communications between Government Ministers and officials regarding the decision to make the bus partnership fund amount to £500 million. All communications between Government Ministers and of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400413823
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Wild Salmon Strategy Meeting Minutes: EIR release

“The minutes of the Wild Salmon Strategy Science and Evidence Board meeting of August 2023 have been posted on the Scottish Government website. The date of the following meeting was 21 November. Please can I obtain the minutes of that meeting plus any subsequent meetings held during 2024. The minutes of the Wild Salmon...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421058
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

The Cabrach Trust and proliferation of onshore wind farm developments: EIR release

If the ECU takes cognisance of the following, when granting or refusing consent:- Over proliferation of turbines in any one area. Opposition of the local population. Destruction of the environment and areas of natural beauty. Damage to the water table by excessive use of concrete. NB The Cabrach is in the heart of Sco...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400416506
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government officials and members of the salmon farming industry: EIR release

Meeting minutes of the 20 (twenty) most recent meetings between any Scottish Government officials (incl Ministers / MSPs) and any members of the salmon farming industry.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400413851
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disease Connectivity in Marine Aquaculture (2012-2021): EIR release

A number of pieces of information associated with disease connectivity between marine aquaculture fisheries in Scotland. Specifically, your request asked for the following, relevant to a time period from 2012 to 2021: Date of disease outbreaks (including sea lice) including when they were first reported and when they ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420465
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road congestion A82: EIR release

From the period 2019 to 2024: How much traffic was on the A82 per year? How many incidents were logged accidents / deaths? Specifically data of congestion in and around Fort William. How many slow lane passing places due to the influx of traffic, primarily motorhomes have you created in Lochaber to help eleviate sl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400414667
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme and Local Authority Woodland Strategies: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: The number of applications to the Forestry Grant Scheme which were a) accepted and b) refused in each year of its operation, broken down by the categorisation of the proposed site in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400415414
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Remote electronic monitoring information for razor clam trial: EIR release

All remote electronic monitoring information held by Marine Directorate generated by vessels taking part in the eleven razor clam trial areas, between dates 1st February 2021 and 31st January 2022. We are aware that this information would have to be provided in a way which does not identify particular vessels. A respon...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400409586
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Housing developers/builders planning appeals: EIR release

How many Housing Developers/House builders have appealed to the Scottish Government because local Councils have rejected their house building proposals/plans? Can you also confirm how many of these appeals were upheld? It would also be useful to know how many of these plans included social housing. We requested clarif...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421030
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour Taskforce meetings, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and ferries correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all minutes from Ardrossan Harbour taskforce meetings held over the last six months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done on LNG fuel and if it is still environmentally friendly due to the tankers being brought up from Kent, done in the past two years? 3. Could you supply all the correspondence a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400412376
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland grants and loan scheme: EIR release

I am looking for a transcript of the conversation between Ministers regarding the decision to pull funding for solar panels and battery installation from the Energy Saving Trust Scotland Grants and Loan Scheme. I would also like to know the exact date the decision was made to pull the funding.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400420618
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, greyhound ban, holiday homes council tax, alcohol levy and Middle East Eye interview: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent about Stewart Milne Group housebuilders, including internally, briefings and minutes from any meetings about the company, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All briefings and analysis produced by or for the Scottish Government about the ban on greyhound ra...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 73 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400402718
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Economy, Housing, International, +1 more … Public sector

Vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads: EIR release

Statistics on the number of vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400416743
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents relating to a Marine Scotland meeting with the Ministry of Defence: EIR release

Your request for information is seeking the release of documents relating to an online meeting that took place on 1 February 2021 involving Marine Scotland, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and the Navy Safety Centre. As this response will be published on our website for the wider public to view, a copy of the meeting min...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Programme data: EIR release

Various information relating to value for money of grants provided to the public sector for decarbonisation projects.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.12(5) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421303
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme data: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.8 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421105
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

New safeguards introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Various information concerning the new safeguards that have been introduced in relation to XL Bully dogs in Scotland.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 s.16 s.10(4) s.18 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400411738
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector