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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1,015 matching releases

Scottish Government correspondence regarding housing Developments: EIR release

...following for the period 1 January 2023 to the present: 1. A list of meetings (including virtual meetings) between Scottish Government ministers, special advisers or officials and community groups, campaign groups or resident associations where housing developments or proposed developments were discussed. 2. For e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600511697
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Crossford, Fife planning application: EIR release

You asked for all recorded information held by the Scottish Government, from 1 February 2026 to the date of your searches, concerning any contact, approach, referral, correspondence, or internal handling arising from contact by Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP or her office in relation to: (i) the BDW (Sycamore) Crossford, ...

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

Published: 2026-05-18
Reference: EIR/202600513590
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Development of the new Lenzie Academy information: EIR release

A Proposal of Application Notice (TP/ED/25/0313 | has been submitted by Stantec on behalf of East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) to EDC intimating an intention to submit a planning application for a major development (New Lenzie Academy) on Whitegates Park Kirkintilloch/Lenzie ,a protected neighbourhood park in terms of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202500499163
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

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

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 Government's position has been i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512326
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding electricity costs: EIR release

For the period 8th September 2023 - date, please provide any correspondence or documentation held by the Chief Economist, Constitution, Energy and Climate Change, or Offshore Wind directorates which discusses the cost of electricity generated by Scottish renewables.

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

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512110
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence about the Scottish Water water charge rise: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, held about the Scottish Water water charge rise, between January 1 2026 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511707
Directorate
Topic

Scottish Forestry information related to trees removal: EIR release

Over the course of two weeks from 20th Feb 2026, around 50 significant, mature pine trees were removed from land adjacent to Scorguie Road, Inverness, following the refusal of planning permission to develop that land. The removal of the trees was mentioned during the Highland Council committee hearing as being part of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600512287
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland roadworks on the A74(M) information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569: EIR release

"Please provide the following recorded information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569 on the A74(M): What works are being carried out at this location by Transport Scotland Please provide any plans and reports for the works being carried out. Time Period: June 2025 to 8 April 2026"

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

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600514146
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels in Shetland statistics: EIR release

The annual statistics for scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels landed in Shetland from the year 2000 to the most recent year for which data is available. If possible, please include: Total annual tonnage landed Total annual value Any available breakdowns by port or landing location within Shetland N...

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495644
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gateway Review Fleet Renewal Programme information: EIR release

(…) Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Fleet Renewal Programme' (…)

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

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500494957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Glasgow Airport rail link documentation: FOI release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about a Glasgow Airport rail link, from the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.11(2) s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600512206
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry contract for the Creag Bhalg woodland creation scheme: EIR release

A copy of SF's contract for this woodland with Balavil.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202600511659
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling permission and restocking order over a Caravan Site exemption certificate for the site known as Garden Cottage: EIR release

We wish to raise an FOI in regard to the caravan application from Caledonian touring club. We require all emails and computer files and telephone calls and any other form of communication originating from North Ayrshire Council, local councillors, and the [REDACTED] from Eglinton house with particular interest in North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510879
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carlinden Burn Stage 1 Stakeholder Engagement evidence: EIR release

1. The Stage 1 stakeholder engagement log submitted by the applicant for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479). 2. All evidence of community engagement provided by the applicant (letters, emails, meeting notices, logs, notes of concerns, summaries of engagement). 3. Any internal Scottish Forestry assessment, tracking sheets or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202500497160
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence relating to ‘greening’ and Scotland’s islands: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating specifically to greening and Scotland’s islands since January 2025. 4. Any correspondence sent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)E

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202600501542
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Government regarding specific planning applications: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence relating to The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (10 or more homes on non-allocated land) (Scotland) Direction 2025 between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Government regarding planning applications 25/00457/PPDM and 25/00244/PPDM.

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

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509019
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Minister for Public Finance correspondence regarding planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links): EIR release

You asked for "any emails submitted by the Minister for Public Finance (or his office) to the Scottish Government’s eRDM (electronic Record and Document Management) system in connection with the called in Planning Application NA/270/010 (Coul Links) from 1st January 2026 to date."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600508801
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

" Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited and Dundee FC regarding the Camperdown stadium planning in principle application. For this request I am interested in the perio...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507275
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound: EIR release

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound carriageway at or near Spean Bridge, approximately at the location identified by What3Words reference: grumbles.spot.remix (or nearest recorded chainage reference used by your contractor). 1. “All recorded carriageway defects at this location, including defect I...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507930
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland Engineering & Construction Contract (NEC4 ECC) information: EIR release

You have asked for information relating to any tenders or contracts issued in the last 18 months for construction contract management software or project management software, specifically where the software includes functionality for managing NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contracts. The details you have requested are: 1. A brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600508262
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on gene editing in agriculture: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (3) Any briefing prepared for Jim Fairlie on the topic of gene editing in agriculture within the last six months...

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

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507648
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Sea fisheries regulations in the UK: EIR release

"Wondered if it would be possible to make a follow-up request on the fishing VMS data for 2025? We've now received the data for rectangles within Scottish waters, but wondered if there was any data held for ICES rectangle 41F2? If similar data to the below could be provided for rectangle 41F2, that would be much appre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600504923
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reported incidents and highway maintenance logs on the M77: EIR release

Information regarding the M77, specifically the section with junction 5 below the Newton Mearns roundabout. I am looking for any reported incidents that have happened there as well as the highway maintenance logs for that area for the last 2 years please.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600508117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Spurdog and Seabass National Marine Plan assessment query: EIR release

Can you share the assessment done against the NMP for this? I note in particular that spurdog are a PMF so will trigger Gen Policy 9b so am particularly keen to understand that element, as well as the Sea Fisheries section relating to Fully Documented Fisheries, ecosystem etc.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600510258
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector