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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Land Reform advice 2015: EIR release

Information contained within the “report" referred to in the attached document (published by the Scottish Ministers in 2014 in response to the recommendations of the Land Reform Review Group), namely, under Item 6 and elsewhere, the “report to be made to Ministers for their further consideration in the course of 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415246
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme applications: EIR release

In accordance with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: 1. The total number of applications to the Forestry Grant Scheme in each year of its operation. 2. The number of such applications which were granted. 3. The number of such applicati...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400415383
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 dualling project correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland which mention or and from/to Kate Forbes about the A9 dualling, from the last three months? 2. Could you supply all analysis done for or by Transport Scotland about car crashes on the A9 and whether the dualling will make it safer? 3. How much money doe...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
EIR/202400421477
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Questions in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. How many times (if any) have Scottish Forestry staff visited the site since the work commenced, what dates did these visits occur (if there were visits) and what date did work by the contractors start? Have Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400412925
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The new national planning framework: EIR release

Information relating to the meaning of the phrase “smaller scale opportunities” in Policy 16 in National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4), and copies of decisions made by the DPEA which made reference to this phrase, since 1 February 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400401886
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Haddington Flood Protection Scheme: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the following with regards to the Haddington Flood Protection Scheme since 2015 to today’s date. East Lothian Council Jacobs CPE Engineering Connor Price

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400400005
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Windfall tax on energy companies: EIR release

1) Since May 2021, please list all the times the idea of a windfall tax on energy company profits was discussed by the Scottish Government's Cabinet and provide the minutes of these cabinet meetings as well as all actions that were agreed to relating to such a windfall tax at these cabinet meetings. Can the attendees o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.17(1) s.30 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399874
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

M8 motorway bus lanes: EIR release

a) Any schematics, drawings or plans that show what work has been done in planning the location ofwhere motorway bus lanes around Glasgow could be situated, together with the preferred options. b) Any assessments that have been done on the suitability of the hard shoulder M8 west boundbetween the slips at Junction 13,...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399447
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Geo-Rope payments for the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

Can I have a breakdown from 2007 to now showing how much has been paid to Geo-Rope Ltd in relation to work on the A83 at the Rest and be Thankful. Can you also stipulate how much has been spent on other contractors for each year, identifying the contractor involved. Can you articulate for each spend what the money bo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-03
Reference
FOI/202400399739
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Deposit Return Scheme and agreement with BIFFA plc: EIR release

All notes, memos, submissions or documents passing between officials and Ministers in relation to the decision not to proceed with the Deposit Return Scheme in Scotland. And all documents relating to any security assurance or other form of comfort provided by the Scottish Government to BIFFA plc. (or the company or co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400407353
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Records of manhole defects and their repairs on the A85: EIR release

Records of reported manhole defects and their repairs on A85 in the Lochawe area from the last 2 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411675
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road closures and accident statistics: EIR release

Closures and accident figures related to the following roads - A1, A68, A7, A74(M), A701, A702, A72, A75, A76, A77, and A94.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411064
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Accident and road closure statistics: EIR release

Information on closures and accident figures related to the following roads - A82, A83, A95, A96, A90, A98, A93, A92, A9, M90, M77.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Long Term Forest Plans: EIR release

Do you have a copy of the following on record? Would you be able to tell me where I can find it online/ or attach it to an email? Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP) 3879450 Approved Jan 2016 Glenfeshie – Existing woodland totalling 1307.71ha. Tolvah – Existing woodland totalling 393.25ha. Killiehuntly - Existing woodland to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17F s.18F s.19F s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411018
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Whiteshore Cockles: EIR release

Requesting information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, HS6 5DY since November 2021, including, but not limited to, internal & external correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other documents that mention Whiteshore Cockles.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.27 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417031
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Former Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity meetings: EIR release

1. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with the Government of Ireland over the launch of its Deposit Return Scheme on 1 February 2024. 2. All communications that the Scottish Government has had with retail providers over the impact of products marked with the Government of Ireland’s ‘Re-Turn’ logo ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400408964
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity: EIR release

You asked if the Scottish Government has estimated the share of greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity which is attributable to Scotland. You also asked the following supplementary questions: (1.) What is the progress on emissions reduction vs the 1990 baseline for Scotland, including its share o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400410261
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Local Authority decisions overruled by Planning and Environmental Appeals Division: EIR release

1. The number of Local Authority decisions overruled by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division in the fiscal year 2023-24. 2. The total amount (in £) the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division has spent on overruling Local Authority decisions in the fiscal year 2023-24.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400409367
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence regarding E.coli outbreaks, Cabinet event costs, and Rwanda immigration bill: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about the UK Government farming court case (as discussed in Telegraph article published 26 September 2023) between June 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 92 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) s.10(5) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400401942
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

2030 Net Zero target: EIR release

This is an excerpt from an article published by the Scotsman on 22nd April 2024: Ms McAllan told The Scotsman that since she become Net Zero Secretary in March 2023 she had asked her officials to investigate whether the 2030 target could be met. She admitted some of the modelling presented to her was not “legal” or in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 84 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400410491
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change, sea water temperature and regional variations in mortality of farmed salmon: EIR release

Please disclose in full detail the “recent analysis of data by the Scottish government” which indicates that regional differences in mortality cannot be explained by temperature alone, that was referred to in the Guardian article. Please also disclose all other Scottish Government analysis, research and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.20 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400403358
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Muckrach Forestry Grant: EIR release

I understand that, as at BrewDog, many of the trees planted at Muckrack (located north of the A938 between Duthill and Dulnain Bridge) with the aid of a grant from Scottish Forestry may have died - many eaten by hares. Please provide me, under freedom of information, with: A copy of the contract, including the schedul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417707
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding FPA-10866 Middle Feddal felling permission: EIR release

Correspondence between [SF Woodland Officer] and [...] the applicant [for] the felling area [FPA- 0866 Middle Feddal]. This is especially regarding the new mentioned thinning area of the whole little woodland and the background of a recent planning application that was withdrawn after 15 months in March 2024.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
FOI/202400417961
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Net Zero 2030 and correspondence regarding Sumitomo: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings prepared for, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the Government, including internally, about Sumitomo, between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply all the evidence the Scottish Government gave to the Climate Change Commit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.10(4) s.7 s.10 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400411030
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy correspondence: EIR release

1. Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings of the Scottish Energy Advisory Board from the last six months? 2. Shona Robison has confirmed that the Scottish Government are expecting to have spent £606m of the ScotWind money by the end of year 3, could you supply a breakdown of what this was spent on? 3. What ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-02
Reference
EIR/202400410933
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector