Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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267 matching releases

Transport Scotland M8 junction 6a traffic management information: EIR release

I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am requesting all information held by Transport Scotland relating to roadworks and traffic management at or around Junction 6a of the M8 motorway on or around 14 March 2026, including both the eastbound and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514588
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Carbon emission queries: EIR release

Scottish Forestry claims on its website (this year in 2026) that ‘7.5million tonnes of CO2 was absorbed in our forests – 14% of Scotland’s total emissions each year’. Scottish Forestry do not provide a source or sources for this information. It is also understood Mairi McAllan (the former environment minister) made the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11(2) s.11 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600511827
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Midlothian Council’s application to the Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund information: FOI release

Zero Waste Scotland awarded Midlothian Council a grant of £2,322,042 from the Scottish Government's Recycling Improvement Fund for the project described as "Transition to twin-stream collection service and reduced frequency of residual waste for kerbside and communal properties." The grant was accepted by Midlothian Co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600512652
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on organomineral soils, but that de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.10(5) s.6(1) s.11 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry's Carbon Code Calculations: EIR release

You asked for the following information to be disclosed: Good afternoon, I would like to make a FOI/EIR request, which is shown below (after 'start of FOI'). Also attached is a document that is referred to in the request. Thank you for your assistance. START OF FOI: On 19 October 2021, Dr Pat Snowdon (Head of Econ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.20 s.11(2) s.6 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512427
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A737 improvements at Beith project and junction safety: EIR release

I would like to request all copies of correspondence since 6 May 2021 between Transport Scotland and the following representatives: West of Scotland MSP Jamie Greene West of Scotland MSP Pam Gosal West of Scotland MSP Russell Findlay North Ayrshire Council Cllr Ronald Stalker Regarding the A737 Improvements at Beith ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600504906
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland roadworks M8 Junction 26: EIR release

" .. under freedom of information, please can you provide the following information. Contact made to Trunk Road defect reporting line 0800 0281414 time of call, reference number and information passed to South west control room. Action taken by control room, resources deployed with supporting vehicle tracker informat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513813
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland LED lighting Information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 25 February 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environm...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.3 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.18T s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: EIR/202600511678
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Salmon fishing beats on the River Dee: EIR release

Salmon catch records for individual beats on the Aberdeenshire Dee: "A data frame, spreadsheet or csv file with the each year (ideally the whole record back to 1952 but at a push back to 1980) as a column and each beats proportion of catch in an individual cell for that year's column calculated as follows "an individ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500497903
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Recorded information since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following recorded information created, received, or relied upon since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: Any recorded information, including emails, memoranda, briefing notes, training materials, presentations, internal instructions, or ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600509249
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Road traffic accidents on A9 Northbound Kinbuck to Greenloaning: EIR release

I request to receive details of the number of road traffic accidents on the A9 Northbound between Kinbuck Entry Junction and Greenloaning Exit Junction between January 2025 and February 2026. Please supply the expected causes of these accidents. Please supply details of injuries sustained.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - M90 Brankholm Burn culvert inspection records: EIR release

1. Inspection records for the culvert located beneath the M90 between Rosyth and Inverkeithing. 2. The inspection schedule associated with this culvert. 3. Photographs taken as part of any inspections or maintenance activities. To help identify the structure, I have attached a GIS map highlighting its location. I wo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600508432
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road records of any works and accidents: EIR release

"Records of accidents including the severity of any injuries sustained which have occurred within 1 kilometre of the M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road at Junction 10 Overpass, Craigend, leading to Junction 12, Broxden, Perth for the period November 2019 to date. Records of any works or changes to the road or road layout with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fishing licences being issued in Scotland: EIR release

1. Which Authority is responsible for issuing licences to allow fishing with set nets including: tangle, gill and trammel nets in Scotland? 2. Which Authority is responsible for the enforcement of legislation allowing fishing with set nets in Scotland? 3. Which dates were the Inner Hebrides and Minches SAC designated...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.7 s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506343
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) regarding the traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction (commonly referred to as the Hillend or Damhead junction). Specifically, I am seeking recorded information concerning the o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.4 s.5 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-04-22
Reference: EIR/202600505429
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - M74 road traffic accidents with water as contributory factor: EIR release

All records, data, reports, and information held by your authority relating to road traffic accidents on the M74 within the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in which standing water, pooling water, surface water, flooding, or puddles were recorded or identified as a causative or contributory factor. For the a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: EIR/202600505359
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A7 Langholm flooding information: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, Langholm, postcode DG13 0HJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us the following information in relation ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-20
Reference: EIR/202600504915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Glasgow Summer Sessions correspondence regarding time-frames for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Glasgow City Council regarding Glasgow Summer Sessions 2025 held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow and Section 11s - specifically regarding the timeframes for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003 for the Summer Session event in June 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11S s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: EIR/202600505842
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600503900
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Geoengineering documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500498898 1) Confirmation and authorisation a) Confirm whether the Scottish Government is participating in, supporting, or complicit in any SRM/geoengineering or weather modification programme affecting Scotland. b) If any such activity exists or has existed, identify who authorised it (office/role...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: EIR/202600502914 Review of 202500498898
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Defect information for the A82 at Spean Bridge: EIR release

1. Copies of all inspection records, defect logs, and safety inspection reports for the A82 Trunk Road entering Spean Bridge (northbound) for the period 1 January 2026 to 19 January 2026 inclusive. 2. Details of any defects recorded at that location during this period, including categorisation (e.g. Category 1 or othe...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600505216
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information relating to the phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to the phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the Forth Road Bridge during the nightly trial period from 4 February 2016 to 20 February 2016 (inclusive). I am happy for this request to be processed under FOI or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Reg...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600502050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Duchrae Woodland Creation Phase 2 environmental impact assessment information: EIR release

Duchrae WC Phase 2 Environmental impact assessment screening opinion WCP-260 I would like to make a freedom of information request regarding the above EIA screening opinion dated 13/11/2025. Please find a copy attached for ease of reference. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. The ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600502116
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy correspondence regarding renewable energy infrastructure: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, within the last two months. Any correspondence sent from Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, without the last two months. Any briefing notes provided to Gillian Martin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600502258
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council correspondence regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school: EIR Review

Original request 202500491517 All correspondence between the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school, and in particular any requests from CEC to ask for funding for this school and any responses from Scot Gov.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: EIR/202500496680 Review of 202500491517
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector