Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

Information relating to the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8: EIR release

You asked: ‘I wish to complain about the roadworks at Junction 4 on the M8, In order for me to make a proper and formal complaint I will need the following information. 1. A copy of the report as to why the work needs to be done, a copy of the original report from the person or complaint who carried it out would be b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-17
Reference
FOI/19/02408
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Information concerning the Mainshill coal site in South Lanarkshire: EIR release

The question you asked: Can you supply me with all information you hold regarding Mainshill opencast coal site in South Lanarkshire?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.10(3) s.11(1) s.38 12 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02462
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Housing Minister, the Housing Minister's staff and Gladmans: EIR release

“…correspondence between the housing minister & his staff and a land agent called Gladman regarding a planning appeal for housing in Strathblane that is currently being considered.” I clarified your request, and ascertained that the case referred to was PPA-390-2060-1, and that you would like records of correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02449
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“Please could you supply me with all and any communications of any kind including but not limited to email, letters, reports, etc., between Transport Scotland, their contractors and subcontractors and Aberdeenshire Council from August 2018 to October 2019 relating to the Orange, Violet and Online options of the propose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-11-20
Reference
FOI/19/02352
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour minutes and correspondence: EIR release

You asked for “I wish to recieve the following information with regards to the Aberdeen Harbours dealings with Marine Scotland: 1) copies of minutes of meetings held between Abredeen Harbour Board and Marine Scotland between March 2018 and September 2019. 2) copies of emails or other written correspondence between Ab...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-05
Reference
FOI/19/02158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Giant Pandas at Edinburgh Zoo related correspondence and information: EIR release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) in relation to the giant pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I would like this information from the date of 01/01/2019 u...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02159
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Perth and Kinross Council 'Main Issues Report - Local Development Plan' correspondence: EIR release

“I refer to a document produced by Perth and Kinross Council entitled 'Main issues Report - Local Development Plan' dated September 2010 which is available to view and download at the following web address: https://www.pkc.gov.uk/media/3634/Main-Issues-Report/pdf/MIR_for_publication_updated_small.pdf?m=6360996740557000...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(3) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Sea Lice Policy - warning and advisory letters, breaches, enforcement notices: EIR release

You requested information in relation to the Scottish Government's Sea Lice Policy (https://www2.gov.scot/Resource/0054/00547487.pdf) relating to 2019 only, specifically: 1. How many Warning Letters have been issued to finfish farm operator? Please provide copies of each. Please list each of these by operator and by d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-31
Reference
FOI/19/02212
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A725 Eastbound - road surface, road maintenance policy and repair history: EIR release

You asked for “1. All third party notifications, reports received via whatever medium regarding the poor state of the road surface or defects on the A725 Eastbound from the dates 27/05/2018 to the 27/05/2019. 2. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-10-25
Reference
FOI/19/02313
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Risk posed by Scottish burial sites of BSE infected carcasses correspondence: EIR release

You asked for internal and external government communication relating to the risk posed by Scottish burial sites of BSE infected carcasses. Risk meaning information relating to potential adverse consequences; including but not limited to the perceived likelihood that prions could have entered Scottish watercourses and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-10-23
Reference
FOI/19/02183
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme questions: EIR release

"(i) confirmation of who the principal contract of the site was; and (ii) documentation showing that Environtec Ltd attended the property on 26 September 2017 (you have previously told us that Environtec Ltd attended on this date)" Following issue of our acknowledgment email sent to you on 18 September, you clarified...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-10-04
Reference
FOI/19/02115
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Phase 2 of the Bus Abatement Retrofit Programme (BEAR) scheme. Specifically: 1. All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Energy Saving Trust regarding views expressed by specific bus operators on the phase 2 of the bus emissions abatement retrofit programme and probl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 121 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2019-10-03
Reference
FOI/19/01070
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Edinburgh Zoo correspondence: EIR review

“…all communication, incl letters, emails, memos, meeting minutes, notes, transcripts/recordings of calls, between SG, Edinburgh Zoo/RZSS, Foreign Office & other organisation/individual on the £2m payment and any request for additional payment(s).”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-30
Reference
FoI/19/01358 Review
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: dualling at Inverurie: EIR release

“Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 please could you supply me with all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments
Published
2019-09-26
Reference
FOI/19/02011
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project: EIR release

All information on the integrity or safety of central reservation barriers on sections of the M8 motorway not upgraded by the M8, M73 and M74 Motorways Improvement project in the last five years. This should include any routine examination reports which suggest the need for improvement and / or replacement. Any further...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-25
Reference
FOI/19/01837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8 West Bound J2 Slip Road - maintenance and road repair history: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the M8 West Bound J2 Slip Road. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-09-23
Reference
FOI/19/01999
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Extension of the Borders Railway - correspondence and documentation: EIR release

You asked for “any correspondence between the UK Government and the Scottish Government regarding a feasibility study for the extension of the Borders Railway and any documentation which the Scottish Government or Transport Scotland holds regarding a feasibility study on the extension for the Borders Railway”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-09-19
Reference
FOI/19/01980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Further information requested from FoI/19/01324: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for information regarding enforcement outcomes in MPAs. I have concluded that the original decision should be confirmed, with modifications. You originally requested information on: “...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FOI/19/01749 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR appeal

Copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-26
Reference
FOI/18/03511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - complaints of roads in Inverclyde: EIR release

You asked for “In each of the last five years, how many complaints has Transport Scotland received about roads in Inverclyde it is responsible for, for example the A8 and the A78; what was the nature of the complaints, ie potholes, traffic light issues etc; and what action was taken, if any, to remedy the complaints? C...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-23
Reference
FOI/19/01609
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower questions: EIR release

A75 – 200m either side from junction at Drumeower. I refer to your letter, dated 8th July, 2019. I have amended my original request and have reduced the area of road that I would like you provide information regarding and as you requested, I have also reduced the date range. I would be grateful if you please provide t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-08-15
Reference
FOI/19/01823
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling - material for de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option: EIR release

You asked for:- …the briefing pack/material provided to the “decision maker”, leading to the de-selection of the existing “on-line” A96 option. ….the minutes of relevant meetings/briefings where the de-selection decision was made.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-08-09
Reference
FOI/19/01616
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 dualling Dalraddy-Kincraig Cycle/Accessibility Audit: EIR release

Could you forward me a copy of the Safety Audit and associated independent audit relating to the pathway please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-08-02
Reference
FOI/19/01671
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding environmental issues at St Ambrose school campus, Coatbridge: EIR release

You asked for: In the last year, any correspondence (emails, letters, notes, phone calls, briefing documents or otherwise) from parents to Nicola Sturgeon or John Swinney on issues with water safety or contaminants or toxic land at St Ambrose school campus in Coatbridge.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-29
Reference
FOI/19/01534
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Decision to approve St Ambrose campus site: EIR release

All information held by the Scottish Government on the original decision by Scottish Ministers to approve the St Ambrose campus site in Coatbridge, including but not limited to any briefing documents, proposals, decision notices, risk assessments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.20 s.11 s.10(3) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-07-17
Reference
FOI/19/01507
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector