Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

Clear

2,085 matching releases

Parking and bus lane fines successfully appealed in Glasgow: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-01-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Craibstone to Stonehaven and Charleston section Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Roads Limited subcontractors on Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty scheme, compensation claimed and paid: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-01-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route correspondence/meeting minutes relating to delays: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A90 Kinfauns Interchange, communication with BP regarding pump valve 14: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-01-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

All information on discussions around Crossrail Glasgow : FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2019-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M9 and A84 bridges at Craigforth: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2019-01-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance/accident records for Junction A702 : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2019-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Parkhead forge : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Blochairn : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Allander : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 24 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Ibrox : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Seal Shooting Licenses for the Dee, Don, Ythan: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minutes and correspondence between Michael Matheson and Aberdeen Roads Ltd: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2019-01-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Environmental appeal PPA-380-2049: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-24
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Discussions around the potential impact of coastal erosion to global warming in Glasgow: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 15 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-21
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning appeal PPA-380-2078: EIR release

FOI/EIR not held 40 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-20
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Vacasay Salmon Farm: EIR review

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-18
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Raptor deaths in the Conon Bridge area, toxicology data: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence briefings s.10(5) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2018-12-17
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Journey times, transport integration and strategy for easing motorway congestion: EIR release

FOI/EIR clarification 25 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4

Published: 2018-12-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Discussions around the potential impact of increased wind speeds due to global warming in Glasgow: FOI release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Discussions around the potential impact of wildfires due to global warming in Glasgow: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Discussions around the potential impact of landslides due to global warming in Glasgow: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 35 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-12-12
Reference
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reports or evaluation carried out on congestion on the M8: EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport