Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

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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
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284 matching releases

Land purchased by Standard Life near Newtonmore referred to as Far Ralia: EIR release

Relat[ing] to an area of land purchased by Standard Life near Newtonmore […] referred to as Far Ralia. Please could Scottish Forestry provide all of its correspondence with SAC Consulting relating to tree planting, fencing and any forestry related aspect (including tracks) for the Far Ralia Estate for the last six yea...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-11
Reference
202300354820
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Smolt trapping licence information: EIR release

“Please provide the names of everyone in your licencing, scientific and policy departments who provided advice with regards this application. Please provide their position within their organisations and the exact details of their advice which has led to this decision. Please also include the names of any third parties ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2023-06-15
Reference
FOI/202300354416
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gordonbush Wind Farm and Gordonbush Hydrogen Demonstrator Project: EIR release

Information on Gordonbush Wind Farm and Gordonbush Hydrogen Demonstrator Project. Please provide details of all meetings held between Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson (NetZero/Energy) and SSE Renewables in which the Gordonbush wind farm has been discussed. Please also include all discussions related to the proposed ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-05-02
Reference
FOI/202300347852
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salmon catch data for rivers Nell, Oude, Barbreck and Add: EIR release

The salmon and sea trout catch data for the following rivers from 1952 to present: Add, Barbreck, Nell and Oude.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2023-04-12
Reference
FOI/202300338388
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) Data Request for ICES rectangles: EIR release

The data we would like to acquire for Scottish fishing vessels, relate to VMS data for all fleet segments; landed weight for all species by gear type, landings value (£) for all species by gear type, and any other fishing data that may be relevant and available. The ICES rectangles areas for which we require data are a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-04
Reference
FOI/202300347032
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

John Swinney MSP meeting notes with various parties relating to A9 dualling: EIR release

Any meeting notes from engagements between John Swinney MSP and Transport Scotland between 1 December 2023 and 23 February 2023. Any meeting notes from engagements between John Swinney MSP and community groups concerned about the A9 between 1 December 2023 and 23 February 2023. Any emails between John Swinney MSP and...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-04-03
Reference
FOI/202300344769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Snowsports sector 2022: EIR release

Information relating to the collection of data and original references for the following report published on the 10th of February by the Scottish Government - Snowsports sector 2022 - economic, social, and cultural impact: research - https://www.gov.scot/publications/economic-socialcultural-impact-scotlands-snowsports-...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-24
Reference
FOI/202300344938
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200279510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200329615
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Port Mor Harbour: EIR release

In relation to the Port Mor case, Isle of Colonsay, I would like to make the following Freedom of Information requests. I would like to see all held by Marine Scotland regarding the specifics of the unlicensed activity below MHWS. I would like to see dated instances of this information being received/recorded, and then...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.11(2) s.9 s.45 s.34(1)
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202300336920
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licence for Portree barge salvage: EIR release

Does Bakkafrost Scotland (formerly The Scottish Salmon Company) have a license to salvage the sunken Gael Force barge off Portree? Are Bakkafrost operating legally or illegally? Could you please also include a copy of the 'Notice to Mariners' which no doubt has been issued to navigation warning shipping to stay away fr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200332849
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

The A82 travelling towards Fort William: EIR release

Any complaints, reports or incidents from the19th November 2022 to 3rd December 2022. The section of road is on the A82 travelling towards Fort William. The rough area is between the Ballachulish Bridge and Onich Hotel. I would also be interested to learn of any road improvements of this section during this time frame ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202200335492
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr: EIR release

With regard to the obstructions on the foreshore at Port Mohr, Isle of Colonsay. [The Access Officer of Argyll and Bute Council’s letter to Servitude Rights Holders] makes the statement: ‘Marine Scotland has stated that all obstructions on the foreshore below the MHWS have been removed following the serving of a notice...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.44 s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-02-01
Reference
FOI/202300336514
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

EPS licences: EIR release

Question 1: What peer-reviewed evidence have MS used to determine that cetaceans are evenly distributed? Question 2: Do MS agree that the model can only be used to determine the probability that cetaceans will be disturbed by each ADD at any one moment in time? If MS do not agree, please give your reasons in detail. Gi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200322854
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Native woodland plantation in Dunvegan: EIR release

I'm writing to request information on a native woodland plantation in Dunvegan on the Isle of Skye. The case reference for the project on Scottish Forestry is: 20FGS50223. I'd like to request access to: The funding application for the woodland ref 20FGS50223. The criteria used by the Scottish Government to approve fun...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments
Published
2022-11-01
Reference
FOI/202200318414
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Stage 4 payment for vessel 802: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the fourth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291959
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 11 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the eleventh milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approv...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291941
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Stage 10 payment for vessel 801: EIR release

1. Please set out what evidence was provided by FMEL as proof that all elements of the tenth milestone event had been achieved to the required standard? Please provide this. 2. Please set out what checks were carried out to assess FMEL’s evidence of milestone completion? 3. Please identify who recommended and approved ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 138 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200291943
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

PPA-320-2162 communications: EIR release

Copies of records of any meetings or phone calls between the following parties and the DPEA : Clowes Developments and any of their agents (including RMP); Held with any representatives or employees from North Lanarkshire Council If records have not been kept, confirmation of the dates calls or meetings took place, thei...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200324287
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Single building assessment and cladding remediation: EIR Review

From original request 202200313900 The Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit business cases, including all revisions. The organisational breakdown structures for the Single Building Assessment and Cladding Remediation Unit programmes. The risk registers for the Single Building Assessment and Claddin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-31
Reference
FOI/202200321870 Review of 202200313900
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Construction license for project 00009721: EIR release

Some further requests re the latest version of the construction license for this project 00009721 issued in April 2022. 1. I have been able to download a copy of the CEMP submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.7, but can't see the OEMD you say has been submitted in accordance with condition 3.2.5. Please upload a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-10-05
Reference
FOI/202200314425
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trade in Wrasse & Lumpfish by Salmon Farms: EIR release

Further information on mortalities, welfare problems and diseases of cleaner fish on salmon farms in Scotland since 1 January 2020’ and made specific reference as follows. Please include any photos, videos, documentary evidence and any data on cleaner fish mortalities, welfare and diseases (including sea lice) Please ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-09-22
Reference
FOI/202200277100
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishing for razor clam: EIR release

Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 7 June 2018 in Oban. Minutes from a meeting regarding the electrofishing for razor clams trial attended by Marine Scotland official(s) on 17 July 2018 in Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-22
Reference
FOI/202200312773
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Private water supply: EIR release

1. Please can I get all emails or any other correspondence between Scottish Forestry and FLS over this matter or in relation to this private water supply. 2. Please can I get information on what repercussions there are for FLS for not following the relevant guidance as the report proves. 3. Please can I get information...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-04
Reference
FOI/202200283840
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sherriffhall Roundabout traffic, shared use spaces and climate assessment: EIR release

Provide details of assessments that have been carried out regarding: 1.The overall change in traffic (i.e. induced demand) on the A720 and surrounding roads. a. Outputs from relevant modelling. 2. Details of emissions and air quality modelling that matches (1). 3.Whether the modelling in (1) & (2) has been re-assessed ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10 s.35 s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) s.4 s.8 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-02
Reference
FOI/202200278136
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport