Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

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partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

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Scottish Forestry - East Netershield Woodland Creation Scheme correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202500495143 We acknowledge receipt of your email and attached letter issued earlier today. We find ourselves yet again having to issuing further correspondence correcting serious misrepresentation of the facts from our Government representative. This time recording that our correspondence can in no ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.8 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-16
Reference
EIR/202600505213 Review of 202500495143
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs): EIR release

You asked for all the correspondence between the Scottish Government and Highland Council related to Masterplan Consent Areas (MCAs). In particular: a. Letters, emails and other correspondence to/from Dr Fiona Simpson (Chief Planner and Director of the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Division at the Scottish G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-15
Reference
EIR/202600504333
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Government and KPMG correspondence relating to the NHS Grampian Diagnostic report: FOI release

1. I would like to request the overall cost of the report commissioned by the Scottish Government and carried out by KPMG relating to NHS Grampian after the health board was placed under special measures. 2. I would also like to request any correspondence between the government and KPMG relating to this report, before...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
FOI/202600503744
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland LED trunk road lighting Information: EIR release

You stated " Thank you for your email of 30 January 2026 and for taking the time to provide further detail on the types of information held in relation to trunk road LED lighting. I appreciate your engagement and your efforts to assist. I would like to clarify at the outset that my request remains a formal request und...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 8 attachments
Published
2026-04-14
Reference
EIR/202600505398
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministry of Defence and Scotland’s Redress Scheme: FOI release

You asked for 'disclosure of any recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the Ministry of Defence’s decision to join the Scottish Redress Scheme as announced in the Written Ministerial Statement HCWS841 dated 17 July 2025. In particular, ... the following information:- 1. Any recorded guidance,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.14 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.30P s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-08
Reference
FOI/202600503254
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

NHS Ayrshire and Arran funding and NHS Dental provision: FOI release

The First Minister and the Health Secretary have on many occasions now stated that the Government is committed to ending the 8.30am Scramble at GP Surgeries and also having Zoom , Teams consultations. So can you provide me with the following as NHS Ayrshire and Arran is saying this is not the case. 1. What Financial ...

FOI unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.3 s.17 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-01
Reference
Foi/202600502394
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

National Advisory Council on Women and Girls member information and correspondence: FOI release

1. All the current members of the National Advisory Council on Women and Girls. 2. All correspondence between the group and the government from the last three months. 3. All minutes/notes from meetings between the group and the government in the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.27(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
FOI/202600502403
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Transport Scotland - CalMac daytime maintenance windows information: EIR release

1. All recorded communications between Transport Scotland and CalMac Ferries Ltd containing either of the following exact terms: “maintenance window” “daytime maintenance” This includes emails, internal memos, briefings, meeting notes, or correspondence exchanged between the Ferries Directorate and CalMac’s operatio...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-31
Reference
EIR/202600501927
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure: FOI Review

Original Request 202500497219 The dates of any meetings held between the Scottish Government and NHS Lothian and/or NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde regarding the new NHS East and NHS West structure since 1 January 2025. Any minutes of these meetings. Briefings from these meetings prepared for Scottish Government Ministe...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.2(5) s.11(2) s.52(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600401485 Review of 202500497219
Directorate
Health Workforce Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Personal use of SCOTS devices Saltire article comments: FOI release

1. Saltire article: Personal use of SCOTS devices. 2. ALL comments under the article.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501995
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

UK Energy Profits Levy documentation: EIR release

Your request, covering the timeframe from 1 September 2021 up to 26 May 2022 inclusive, asked for: 1. All correspondence, briefings, representations, or communications (including, but not limited to, emails, letters, minutes of meetings, internal briefing notes, WhatsApp or other messaging app messages, and any attach...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
EIR/202500496916
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence and activity involving Special Adviser emails: FOI release

1. Since the start of 2025, please provide a list of the FOI's which have been subject to consideration by the FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot email address and/or Special Adviser emails. 2. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot and the FOI Unit since January 1, 2025. 3. Any correspondence between FoI.SpAdsPO@gov.scot a...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.2 s.12 s.27(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-30
Reference
FOI/202600501632
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Scottish Forestry - Revised hydrological assessment information and correspondence regarding Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. The revised hydrological assessment for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479), including all supporting datasets, raw outputs, and GIS mapping files. 2. All correspondence (emails, internal notes, Teams messages, memos) between Scottish Forestry, the applicant, consultants and hydrology reviewers relating to hydrological con...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.11(1) s.10 6 attachments
Published
2026-03-18
Reference
EIR/202500497176
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Diversity and inclusion employer strategy information: FOI release

1. The total number of initiatives, programs, or policies implemented or funded by the Scottish Government that fall under the categories of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), or that could be described as promoting anti-white sentiments or practices. This includes any efforts aimed at addressing racial inequaliti...

FOI not held 45 score correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1)
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600500062
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

First Minister's visit to Washington DC - Meetings with Lord Peter Mandelson and the attendance to the State Banquet: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.38 s.25 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-10
Reference
FOI/202600505175
Directorate
Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Accountant in Bankruptcy - Insolvency services tender information: FOI release

1. Conflict-of-Interest Declarations by Evaluators. 2. Final Ranked List of Tenderers (anonymised if necessary). 3. Evaluation Methodology, Criteria and Weightings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.33(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-09
Reference
FOI/202500497274
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture and Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 - date, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Angus Robertson (or his Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Angus Robertson (or his Private Office) and William Thom...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499773
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) information: EIR release

Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information regarding the CHFS3 Direct Award to CalMac Ferries Ltd: 1. Final Socio-Economic Impact Assessments: Any final (non-draft) reports or assessments conducted by or for Transport Scotland regarding the impact of the CHFS3 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.2 s.10(4) s.3 s.6(1) s.4 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
EIR/202500499619
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-03
Reference
FOI/202500499558
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Insights Discovery expenditure and efficacy information: FOI release

1. Total Expenditure: Please provide the total amount paid to the company "Insights Learning and Development Ltd" or any other provider (such as Connect 3, HR Staple etc) that was specifically for "Insights Discovery" accreditation, materials, or workshops for the financial years: 2022-2023 2023-2024 2024-present Pl...

FOI unclear 55 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.17(1) s.2
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498819
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government and political economist from Scotonomics: FOI release

For the period 30th January 2025 – 18th December 2025, please provide: 1. All correspondence between Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and William Thomson of Scotonomics. 2. Any briefing materials, notes, or minutes relating to meetings (in person or virtual) involving Shona Robison (or her Private Office) and Wi...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-03-02
Reference
FOI/202500498752
Directorate
Chief Economist Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups statistics: FOI release

Please provide the number of teaching staff participating in each of the following Curriculum for Excellence Curriculum Improvement Cycle development groups, for each curricular area: 1. Collaboration groups. 2. Core groups. 3. Critical friends. 4. Steering groups. For each curriculum area and each group within it...

FOI not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-25
Reference
FOI/202500497348
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Documentation regarding the Mental Health and Policing Partnership Delivery Group: FOI release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2022 – present: 1. All minutes, including draft and final versions. 2. All papers circulated to the group (briefing notes, updates, presentations, risk registers, problem profiles, or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.2 s.4 s.38(1) s.30 s.29 s.12 36 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496472
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group Information: FOI release

The following information held by the Scottish Government regarding the Mental Health & Policing Partnership Delivery Group for the period 1 January 2024 – present: 1. All dashboards, performance reports, KPIs, and monitoring data considered by the Group, including any routine or ad-hoc data updates. 2. Any Scottish ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.29 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-24
Reference
FOI/202500496512
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Health and social care, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Lochaber Smelter "monitoring reports" extracts: FOI release

I am requesting specific extracts from the "monitoring reports" produced by external advisors (Deloitte, Teneo, or similar) regarding the Scottish Government's financial guarantee to the GFG Alliance (Alvance British Aluminium) for the Lochaber Smelter. Please provide: 1. The "Risk Dashboard" Only: The single page or...

FOI not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.33(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.36(1)
Published
2026-02-23
Reference
FOI/202500496386
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector