Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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279 matching releases

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

Communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport: EIR release

Any and all internal communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on plans for asset disposal of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on the limited economic viability of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal co...

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public health information regarding LED lighting: EIR Review

Original request 202500491249 I am requesting all recorded information, from 2005 to the present, held by the Directorate for Population Health or any relevant divisions within the Scottish Government, concerning any public health assessments, consultations, or considerations related to the introduction or rollout of ...

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500495516 Review of 202500491249
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Moray FLOW-Project correspondence: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (2) Any correspondent sent from or within the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (3) Any correspondence sent to the Energy and Climate Change Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project....

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: EIR/202500494388
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Adoption and regulation of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO): EIR release

Information relating to the adoption, regulation, and strategic planning for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source in the United Kingdom and specifically: 1. Copies of any official government documents, strategies, or mandates outlining targets for the adoption of HVO fuel in the Scotland. 2. De...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500476489
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on the ExxonMobil sale of the Fife Ethylene Plant: EIR release

I would like to know whether the Scottish Government had previously been informed by Exxon Mobil or any other third party of those efforts to find a buyer for the site. If so, on what date and by whom was this communicated to the Scottish Government. Further, if it had been previously aware of these efforts, please det...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 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: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500494476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Offshore energy safety documentation: EIR release

All internal documents including notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held about offshore energy safety from 01/01/2024. Additionally, could you please provide the number of health and safety incidents reported to Ministers at each wind farm (both offshore and onshore). Pl...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492895
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Trunk road between Bankhead roundabout and Preston Roundabout statistics: EIR release

I am looking for information/statistics relating to the Trunk Road between the Bankhead roundabout to the Preston Roundabout in Glenrothes, Fife. The information I seek is as follows: 1. how many accidents/incidents/collision/crashes has there been on this piece of road over the past 10 years; 2. what was the make; ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.7 s.8 s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500488425
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland – Scallop landing data: EIR release

1. The total quantity of scallops landed into Orkney by licensed fishing vessels, broken down by method of capture (i.e. hand-caught vs. dredged), for each year beginning in 2019 to allow trend analysis. 2. The corresponding economic value of these landings, by method of capture and year over the same time period. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-20
Reference: EIR/202500488848
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish offshore marine protected areas information: EIR release

Please kindly provide details of meetings between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, specifically the dates, attendees and minutes of the meetings where proposals for fisheries management measures in offshore marine protected areas were discussed. Please kindly provide copies of written correspondence (email ...

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

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding stakeholder engagement for the Broadshore, Sinclair, and Scaraben Offshore Wind Farms (collectively referred to as the Broadshore Hub). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of fishing industry bodies, assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: EIR/202500481757
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding (WCHR) assessment and review for proposed crossing on the A84: EIR release

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been asked to design and construct an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point to assist mobility impaired users cross the A84 near Dobbies in Stirling. The scheme will comprise of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in the form of a 2m refuge island, dropped kerbs with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: EIR/202500485455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Harport salmon farm information: EIR release

Information relating to the Mowi Harport salmon farm (Isle of Skye) for the period 1st March 2025 – 30th April 2025: 1. Copies of all inspection reports, mortality returns, and welfare assessments for Harport conducted or received by the Fish Health Inspectorate. 2. Copies of all communications (emails, letters, meet...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500483004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector