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

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1,024 matching releases

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600513847 Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020. Your request for EIR review (202600516868) I asked for “copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600516868
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding additional major vessels for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services: EIR release

I would like to be provided with copies of all key documents relating the recent decision to procure 2 new vessels as replacement for the Hebrides on Little Minch services to/from Uig. Any studies, files, calculations, reports, assessments etc - anything materially pertaining to the project. This should include email...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600521694
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Tree Management in selected areas: EIR Review

Original request 202600516456 Any recorded information relating to the management of the trees detailed within the attached 2 annotated maps (red highlighted areas with NGR of central point). To include any correspondence between Transport Scotland and any other 3rd parties e.g. Balfour Betty, Contractors, Elected Me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600522105 Review of 202600516456
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR Review

Original request 202600513699 1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. the relative merits and/o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.11(2) s.11 s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600520368 Review of 202600513699
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation regarding Harbour Energy: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Harbour Energy, between November 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515710
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister’s site visit to the A9 Dualling, Tomatin and Moy: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about John Swinney's trip to Tomatin to Moy on February 10, from between January 15 2026 and March 15 2026?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: EIR/202600520326
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 Pulpit Rock resurfacing roadworks: EIR release

You asked for all documentation in connection with the resurfacing works completed from 27 October 2024 to 30 October 2024 on the A82 Pulpit Rock (CS228_2023) including: Works order Works risk assessment Quantities of materials used Any plans in connection with the works Any worksheets completed in connection with the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: EIR/202600524756
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: EIR/202600520218
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Laurencekirk Junction upgrade: EIR release

May I please have a copy of the following between January 1 2026 and today's date 1. All external correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junction upgrade first announced in 2016 2. All Internal correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junct...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: EIR/202600538188
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515833
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui road maintenance details: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui in October 2024. In particular, we require the following information: - Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all road maintenance tasks undertaken to the A82 road at...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-11
Reference: EIR/202600522455
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600512326 Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517777 Review of 202600512326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

New Mull Campus project information: EIR release

You asked for particular information relating to the New Mull Campus Project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.12(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517477
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Grangemouth oil refinery future business use: EIR release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) to request the following information. Please provide all internal communication regarding the Grangemouth oil refinery and its future business use from November 2025 to date of receipt. Please also provide all correspondence on the matter with Scottish Ent...

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

Published: 2026-08-10
Reference: EIR/202600517954
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan. In particular, we require the following information:- Records of tree and vegetation inspections carried out on the A830 near Glenfinnan in the 24 months prior to 22 January 2025. Records of any tree and vegetation works ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 20 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600504911
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Transport Scotland's pledge to dual the A96 documentation: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about the pledge to dual the A96, between January 1 2026 and January 15 2026

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600502417
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board and selected Ministers: FOI release

(1) Correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon from members or former members of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board, within the last year. (2) Correspondence sent from Jim Fairle or Mairi Gougeon to members or former members of the Agriculture Reform Implementation Oversight Board, within t...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6 s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-07-24
Reference: FOI/202600500404
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

River Endrick Catch Returns 2025: EIR release

1. Submission Statistics: The total number of River Endrick fishery owners (proprietors) who successfully submitted a set of catch return figures to the Marine Directorate for the 2025 season. 2. List of Owners: A list of the names of the fishery owners/proprietors on the River Endrick who successfully submitted catch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) documentation: EIR release

I would now like to see the same documents without the scope-related redactions - in particular the December 2025 presentation and its accompanying notes, and the document titled 'NPF4 Interpretation for upload'. I am of course content for personal information such as names and email addresses to remain redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: EIR/202600515120
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-23
Reference: FOI/202500496833
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Number of incidents involving abuse or near miss collisions in relation to road workers on trunk roads: EIR release

The number of incidents involving abuse, threats, or near‑miss collisions involving roadworkers on trunk roads for each of the last five years. Please include: date location type of incident whether police were notified • any injuries recorded.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600518285
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Storm overflow and waste water documentation: EIR release

In its 2024 report, Environmental Standards Scotland called on the Scottish Government to publish up-to-date, clear and specific guidance about the exceptional circumstances in which it is permissible for storm overflows to spill. In July 2025 the Scottish Government agreed to review this guidance. You asked for a cop...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: EIR/202600517070
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Tree Management in selected areas: EIR release

Any recorded information relating to the management of the trees detailed within the attached 2 annotated maps (red highlighted areas with NGR of central point). To include any correspondence between Transport Scotland and any other 3rd parties e.g. Balfour Betty, Contractors, Elected Members, East Renfrewshire Counci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-21
Reference: FOI/202600516456
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry's Carbon Code Calculations: EIR Review

Original request 202600512427 On 19 October 2021, Dr Pat Snowdon (Head of Economics and Woodland Carbon Code) was one of several witnesses attending the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee – Nature-based solutions for climate change. The transcript for this session is provided with this FOI request. In re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.10(4) s.9(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5 s.2 s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515988 Review of 202600512427
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding maintenance works on the A737: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the ongoing maintenance works on the A737, specifically the section currently reduced to one lane in advance of the airport off-ramp. Please provide the follo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.4 s.5 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport