Scottish Government FOI Index

21,835releases indexed

39,416attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,099partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,099 unclear 7,198 not held 3,061 released 1,536 already published 668 cost limit 607 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4923 s.20 4267 s.34(1) 3581 s.39(2) 3468 s.30 2877 s.17(1) 2769 s.25(1) 2375 s.10(4) 1979 s.11(2) 1566 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1155 s.3 905

Timeline

2026-05 382 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 964 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 921 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 860 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 728 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 632 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,979 matching releases

M73 litter clearance: EIR release

The central reservation of much of the M73 has been strewn with litter and debris for many, many months. It is the equivalent of at least Grade C or even Grade D in COPLAR which states that it should be cleared in 4 or 1 week(s) respectively I want to know when the central reservation of the M73 was last cleared of lit...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-09-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land at Park of Keir, Dunblane: EIR release

All and any correspondence and documents between all and any parties in relation to the erection Of 3 Agricultural Buildings And Workshop/Office/Staff Accommodation Building And Land Engineering (In Part Retrospect) Land 200 Metres South East Of A M Howie Yard, Yettes Road, Dunning for the duration of the case.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife corridors: EIR release

You asked for detail of the number of custom built wildlife corridors which have been constructed, in Scotland, as habitat reduction mitigation, in cases of the building of new roads, road widening schemes, new housing developments, industrial expansion and retail developments. You also requested details of the locatio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-09-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Balmedie to Tipperty Project: FOI release

1. How much is a landowner paid per acre to compensate for land purchased by compulsory purchase order and how is that calculated? 2. Is this the same in England and Wales? 3. Also, what (and how many) farm specific constructions will have to be built to accommodate the bypass (e.g. underpasses etc)? Can I get costin...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5

Published: 2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow: EIR release

You asked for all information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Clune Park Estate in Port Glasgow over the last 3 years. You also asked for the dates of all meetings with Inverclyde Council or other bodies in relation to Clune Park Estate in Glasgow and all documents and emails pertaining to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Underground grid connection, Kenly Wind Farm planning appeal: FOI release

PPA-250-2278 Plannning permission appeal: Underground grid connection midpoint, Lathokar, St Andrews, Fife (Kenly Wind Farm). Copies of all correspondence which is not available on the web (letters and emails), notes of meetings, notes of telephone calls, any additional information which has not been published and whic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10

Published: 2017-09-04
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Improving journey times between Aberdeen and Central Belt: EIR release

What are the options being considered by the Aberdeen to Central Belt Reference Group for improving journey times and capacity between Aberdeen and the Central Belt, including all options under consideration for improvements on the stretch of single track at Usan Junction and South Esk Viaduct, and all options which wo...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Certified weed control pesticide spraying in Renfrewshire: EIR release

A list of all individuals, companies or contractors based in Renfrewshire who hold certificates allowing them to carry out weed control pesticide spraying using a tractor and spray boom.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Data regarding speed camera installation Telford Road Edinbugh: EIR release

1. Can you provide the KSI data, and anything you considered as part of the process for installing a speed camera on Telford Rd, Edinburgh? 2. Can you also explain why you chose the location you did, as the opposite side of the road on the downhill stretch would have seemed the more sensible place to locate it?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Accidents involving livestock on A76 Cumnock New Cumnock: EIR release

All records relating to any report of livestock on the A76 between Cumnock and New Cumnock and reports of accidents involving livestock on the A76 between Cumnock and New Cumnock from October 2015 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Farmed cleaner fish utilised by Scottish aquaculture sector: EIR release

1. How many individual wild wrasse and wild lumpsuckers were inputted to Scottish salmon farms for use as cleanerfish in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2. For each year's total number, what are the percentage of different wild species of cleanerfish used, ie a breakdown of the total number by species: Labrus berg...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.3 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Offshore wind and marine renewables health and safety: EIR release

"… all health and safety breaches must be reported to yourselves and Scottish Ministers, then please provide, under the FOI, a copy of such report. Further to this, I'm also advised that the aforementioned lidar device broke anchor and ended up in Collieston Bay. Once again, another serious breach of health and safety ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen railway line upgrade, Usan to Montrose: EIR release

Any correspondance, meetings, plans and consultations regarding the upgrade of the Railway line to Aberdeen between Usan and Montrose following the First Minister's announcement of Scottish Government funding for this project as part of the Aberdeen City Deal on 28th January 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group: EIR release

Minutes of meetings of the Managing Interactions Aquaculture Project (MIAP) steering group (Marine Scotland Science and Marine Scotland Policy were part of this steering group), from 2011 until it was disbanded. Copies of any guidance documents, briefing papers, overviews or explanations given to Scottish Government Mi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2017-08-23
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection and defect records relating to A77: EIR release

Information relating to the A77 between Lendalfoot and Girvan. In particular, we require the following information:- 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing inspection records relating to the A77 between Lendalfoot and Girvan from 1st June 2016 to date. 2. Information incl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road traffic incidents on A980: EIR release

Number of road traffic incidents on the A980 between junction of B977 and Torphins (approx. 5 mile stretch) including type of vehicle Number of fatalities to have occurred during this period Number of reported incidents not resulting in a collision (i.e., a near miss or report of dangerous driving) Number of reported s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Closures/temporary traffic lights due to Land slippage: EIR release

Details of all current closures or temporary traffic lights due to Land slippage on roads which transport Scotland is responsible for maintaining, including: Road number Approximate location Length of time the lights have been in place or the road has been closed Estimated date for the section of road to fully reopen ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to clean-up of Broxden roundabout 10-06-2017: EIR release

All information and reports relating to the clean-up of Broxden roundabout on 10 June 2017 be supplied. Please note that it our belief that this incident happened as a result of negligence and will be looking to recover the losses from the negligent party as a result.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Inspection logs for A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries: EIR release

Inspection, maintenance and repair logs/notes and any other relevant documentation for the A75 Annan Road towards Dumfries, specifically the slip road to turn into Shell Collin Service, for the period covering 31 January 2015 to 31 January 2017; and details of the system used to identify and subsequently repair road de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-08-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Clackmannanshire Bridge high wind closures in January 2015: EIR release

The following information: The Policy and Guidelines regarding the monitoring, control and closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge in high winds in place during January 2015. The orders issued regarding the closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge during January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.67

Published: 2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Camera footage of M74 on 4 February 2017: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the road works on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on the 4th February 2016. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. I understand average speed cameras along the section of the M74 north of junction 7 on the southbound carriageway. I therefor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Surveys following SEPA Report - Loch Ryan: FOI release

You requested information regarding "... surveys every 3 years and are doing one this year and I would be very grateful if you could send us the results from when you started – following the SEPA Report of 16.06.00, which I have. I would be very interested to hear where you might be sampling this year and if you are st...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Pontoon's condition in Easdale: EIR release

I request under Freedom of Information that you supply me with a copies of all correspondence related to this matter including the complainant's original correspondence with Marine Scotland. Relates to complaint about a pontoon's condition in Easdale.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score correspondence s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 14 attachments

Published: 2017-07-24
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road mitigation measures for wildlife in Scotland: FOI release

"I am doing a research project at Cardiff University for Project Splatter and I am trying to build a database of all the road mitigation measures that are in place for wildlife across the UK. Is there a way of accessing a list of all the measures in place in Scotland." To which you updated your request on 12 June to:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments

Published: 2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport