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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Advice received from NatureScot and Marine Scotland: EIR release

I am writing on behalf of members of Fisheries Management Scotland who applied earlier in 2022 for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants. These licence applications took several months to determine and yet applicants have only been given 14 days in...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2024-01-10
Reference
202200306807
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board appeal decision: EIR Release

Please be advised that the Kyle of Sutherland District Salmon Fishery Board is likely to appeal your recent decision not to grant a licence to shoot seals. In order to produce a properly informed appeal, we request you provide us with the full advice received by MS-LOT in making this decision including, but not limited...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.20 14 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200306967
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public Sector

Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive response to application: EIR release

With reference to your notification (attached) not grant our application for seal control measures for the Rivers Awe, Creran and Etive, we are minded to appeal the decision, but cannot do so within the current timeframe and without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making their determination. Please c...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-09
Reference
202200307076
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Argyll District salmon application for a license to shoot seals: EIR release

With reference to your notification (attached) not grant our application for seal control measures for the River Shira, we are minded to appeal the decision, but cannot do so within the current timeframe and without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making their determination. Please could you provide ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307004
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice received regarding Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board: EIR release

I refer to my recent application for a licence to shoot seals on behalf on the Tay District Salmon Fisheries Board (your ref EC06) which was recently turned down. I am minded to appeal this decision. However, I cannot do so within the current timeframe, without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307217
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice received regarding River Halladale rejected license application: EIR release

We are disappointed with the decision you have reached in regards to our license application and have considered appealing but cannot do so within the current timeframe, without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making the determination. We would be grateful if you are able to share with us all the adv...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307398
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice on River Spey seal licence application: EIR release

In response to the rejection letter of 7 June to our 2022 application for a licence to kill or take seals to conserve seals or other wild animals (including wild birds) or wild plants, dated 18 February 2022, we have a number of concerns in relation to the licensing process including, but not limited to MS-LOT’s interp...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200306814
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Advice regarding Grimersta Estate's rejected license application: EIR release

Regarding your decision and the attached letter detailing your reasoning, Grimersta Estate are minded to appeal but cannot do so within the current timeframe without full knowledge of the advice received by MS-LOT in making your determination. With this is mind I would be grateful if you could provide me with the advic...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 10 working days correspondence s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-01-08
Reference
202200307408
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deposit Return System correspondence: FOI release

Provide me with a copy of correspondence over the past year between Fergus Ewing MSP and any minister or Scottish Government officials relating to a deposit return system for Scotland.

FOI released 100 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-22
Reference
202300341178
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence with employees of Energy Action Scotland: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with employees of Energy Action Scotland, 1st January 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-19
Reference
202300351738
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Copy of internal Scottish Government Planning Architecture and Regeneration Division Reports on the Proposed Control Area: EIR release

A copy of any internal Scottish Government Planning Architecture and Regeneration Division Reports (and in particular any Reports to the Minister) on the Proposed Control Area.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-18
Reference
202300338148
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

SASA Rooster seed tubers: EIR release

As you know, Plant Breeders’ Rights for the potato variety Rooster expired on 1st September 2021. However, planting and classification of 2021 Rooster seed crops occurred whilst the variety was protected, all of which were produced by IPM. We aware that several entities have presented to SASA Rooster seed tubers accom...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-11-20
Reference
202200293169
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Ofgem about TNUoS reforms: EIR release

Any notes/minutes of meetings with Ofgem on the subject of TNUoS reforms, attended by representatives of the Scottish Government, from 1st November 2021 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-11-15
Reference
202200332794
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register data policy advice: EIR release

A copy of any advice or other correspondence that the Scottish Government holds, from or with the Information Commissioner's Office, that relates to whether data made publicly available from the Scottish Energy Performance Certificate Register is personal data, particularly from 2018 or later.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2023-11-14
Reference
202200286805
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications with Scottish Water regarding sewage spills: EIR release

Communications between government officials regarding Scottish Water between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. Communications between government officials regarding sewage spills between 1st January 2023 and 7th September 2023. You have clarified that the communications between government officials regarding Sc...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-10-24
Reference
FOI/202300375976
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Plant breeders: EIR release

You asked for: “As you know, Plant Breeders’ Rights for the potato variety Rooster expired on 1st September 2021. However, planting and classification of 2021 Rooster seed crops occurred whilst the variety was protected, all of which were produced by IPM. We aware that several entities have presented to SASA Rooster s...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2022-09-07
Reference
FOI/202200293169
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Reports for Newfield Windfarm: EIR release

In relation to the Newfield Wind Farm inquiry that was held in 2012 and a decision issued in 2014. I note that the Decision Notice in relation to the application is still on the DPEA portal website but the inquiry documents are no longer available to download. I would be grateful if you could provide me with copies of ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 19 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-08-01
Reference
FOI/202200284876
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications between SASA and The City of Edinburgh council: EIR release

1) All emails, letters, notes of telephone conversations and meetings, and other communications between SASA (including their advisors, agents and consultants) and the applicant (including their advisors, agents and consultants) in respect of negotiations relating to the planning obligations; and 2) All emails, letter...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34 6 attachments
Published
2021-04-06
Reference
FOI/202100140951
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change

Satellite tagging and tracking of raptors: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Scottish Land & Estates, Scottish Gamekeepers Association, BASC, Countryside Alliance and the GWCT relating to the satellite tagging and tracking of raptors, from 1 January 2018 to date.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 17 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-10
Reference
FOI/202000083079
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout statistics: EIR release

“Salmon and Sea Trout catches by individual rivers for the years 2017, 2018, 2019”

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-14
Reference
FOI/202000042112
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistical reports concerning accidents on the A82/A85 between Tyndrum and Lix Toll: EIR release

You asked: In relation to the A82/A85 Tyndrum to Lix Toll for - Statistics on the accidents and severity from January 2014 to date on this stretch of road Copy of the "Latest analysis of driver behaviour" mentioned above, and any other reports you have for the period 2014 to 2016 for example traffic surveys

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000016756
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Licensing application 07149 Montrose Port Authority: EIR release

“Comments on above licensing application 07149 Montrose Port Authority 2) Your letter dated 07/12/18 Ref 06819 to MPA states "you must further address the matters raised in our letter of 6 September 2018 and accompanying report prior to submitting any further applications for a marine licence." Could you please send me...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 15 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-02-12
Reference
FOI/20/00106
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and sea trout catch statistics for catch return figures: EIR release

You asked for the catch return figures for the last 10 years for the following SEERAD codes; 94/61 (Rod fishings – Lower Water Beats 1 and , Brae Water Beats 2, 3, 4, 5 (G Castle)) 94/100 (Lower Water Beats 2 (part) and 2 (Speymouth AA)),

FOI/EIR released 100 score 9 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-02
Reference
FOI/19/02523
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project correspondence: EIR release

"a REVISED FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR released 75 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-11-21
Reference
FOI/19/02315
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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

“…enforcement outcomes (8 in total) between 16th August 2015 and 25th May 2019 - please see FOI doc attached - FoI/19/01234. 1 - I wish to request the names of boats and their owners in these cases. 2 - Can you tell me where each of these incidents took place? 3 - I also request copies of any letters sent to the abo...

FOI/EIR released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-09-11
Reference
FoI/19/01749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector