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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188 matching releases

Aircraft contrails and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) information: EIR release

You asked for: “A full explanation of what these persistent trails are and who is responsible.” “Confirmation of whether any form of aerosol spraying, geoengineering, or atmospheric modification is taking place in Scottish or UK airspace.” “Clarification on which agencies or government departments are overseeing or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486271
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Meetings between Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos, PetroChina and INEOS minutes and materials: EIR release

I am requesting an un-redacted version of the minutes previously released here under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations: Since the refinery in question has now closed, any commercial confidentiality has expired, and there is public interest in accessing the complete version of these minutes. Please r...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-29
Reference: FOI/202500481403
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Woodland creation grant applications for postcode area IV24 3BW: EIR release

Any information held concerning grant applications for woodland creation in the postcode area IV24 3BW between January 1 2017 and todays date (August 25 2025). Thank you for providing further clarification on the scope of your request, which I received from you on 30 August: Thank you for your response. By way of cla...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-12-23
Reference: EIR/202500481955
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information on Todrig woodland creation scheme: EIR release

In respect of the Todrig Woodland creation scheme (25FGS84239), please could Scottish Forestry provide information in respect of the following: 1. A copy of the contract (or draft contract) for Todrig woodland creation scheme, even though this has not been signed. 2. How much is the total value of the grant that may ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings contracts spending s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5)

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500482837
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mey Battery Energy Storage System correspondence: EIR release

I request disclosure of the following in relation to application reference ECU00004838 (Mey Battery Energy Storage System): 1. All internal correspondence, emails, meeting notes, and file records held by the Energy Consents Unit, Scottish Government officials, or Ministers regarding the classification of the applicant...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: EIR/202500482352
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry investigation of felling at Dalbuaick Plantation queries: EIR release

A) Confirmation that a formal Scottish Forestry investigation of felling at Dalbuaick Plantation took place in 2024. B) Details of how and when the Scottish Forestry investigation was conducted. C) Confirmation that the investigation was triggered by CNPA’s notification to Scottish Forestry of felling activity on the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: EIR/202500480448
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Southern Trench Marine Protected Area (MPA) queries: EIR release

Thank you for your response dated 6 August 2025 regarding the Southern Trench MPA assessment in relation to the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm. I appreciate your time in addressing my concerns. However, I would like to respectfully follow up and seek further clarification on several critical points: 1. Regulatory Basis f...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.36 s.6 s.5 s.12 s.83

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: EIR/202500479167
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

West of Orkney Wind farm meeting information: EIR release

1. All diary entries, meeting records, briefing notes and attendee lists for any meetings (formal or informal), from 1 June 2023 to 30 June 2025, involving Gillian Martin MSP (including while she was Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy / Minister for Climate Action / Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action an...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478286
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Population and advice on herring gulls and black backed gulls: EIR release

1. ‘Health Risks I would be grateful to view all documents comprising any analysis or other consideration of the health risks to humans posed by gulls, including risk of falls from swooping attacks, risks of ingestion of gull droppings, risks of respiratory and water based infections, including Histoplasmosis, Cryptoc...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500474601
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Head of Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and Salmon aquaculture companies: EIR release

Dates, agendas and minutes of all direct meetings (in person and remote) between the Head of the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) and senior personnel of Salmon Scotland or any of the salmon aquaculture companies operating in Scotland during the period 01 January 2022 to 26 July 2025. Direct meetings can include other i...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: FOI/202500477584
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Todrig Woodland Creation: EIR Review

Original Request 202500470702 What I'm after are details of the EIA screening opinion application and the woodland creation application that was subsequently submitted. According to the EIA Register the screening opinion that I understand was provided on 23 December 2024 concludes that 'Consent Not Required'. The Woo...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.6 s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476029 Review of 202500470702
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence with Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) regarding Stromar Offshore Wind Farm: EIR release

1. Copies of any invitations, correspondence, or meeting records sent to or received from RSPB regarding the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm during the scoping consultation process. 2. Clarification of whether RSPB was formally consulted on the onshore aspects of the project (e.g. cable route, landfall, or terrestrial SSSI...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500474009
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

Information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72).

FOI clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-30
Reference: FOI/202500477280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Freedom of Information (FOI) statistics: FOI release

1) The total number of FOI responses issued by the Scottish Government. 2) The number of FOI responses that were referred to a Special Adviser for review or comment prior to release. 3) The number of FOI responses that were referred for Ministerial approval or sign-off prior to release. 4) If recorded, the number of...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 14 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.12

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: FOI/202500471350
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Planning timescales for energy infrastructure consenting: EIR release

“How long has it taken the Scottish Government to respond to statutory consultations to do with electricity infrastructure consenting? Please provide timescales for all projects undertaken in the past 3 years and an average.” With a later clarification of: “The purpose of the FOI is to get a better idea of planning t...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.37 s.8(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500465271
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Lost Forest Planting Phase 1 at Kinrara: EIR release

If I can ask for one clarification, in EIR response 2023/00390478 dated 22 February 2024 under payments for Phase I of the Lost Forest it was stated "To date the applicant has claimed for the fencing elements and also for the initial planting phase. This equates to £690986.90." Now I appreciate BrewDog claiming the mo...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: EIR/202500464135
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Statutory requirements behind the Glasgow City Development Plan (CDP): EIR release

All relevant documentation or statutory guidance that directed or required the City of Glasgow to create and implement the City Development Plan (CDP) and Supplementary Guidance 4 (SG4). I am particularly interested in the legal or regulatory basis underpinning these documents.

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16 s.22 s.9 s.13

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500476788
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Mowi, Salmon Scotland and Loch Hourn correspondence: EIR release

All email correspondence (including attachments) to and from your domain and the following domains: "@mowi.com" and "@salmonscotland.co.uk"; Any other email correspondence (including attachments) to and from your domain regarding Loch Hourn, including internally, with Sepa ("@sepa.org.uk") and representatives of the gr...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-11
Reference: EIR/202500467787
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wild Sea Trout Sea Lice Monitoring Programme results: EIR release

You asked for the wild sea trout sea lice monitoring programme results for 2024 to be supplied in an excel spreadsheet.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-05
Reference: EIR/202500462471
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Wind farm public inquiry information: EIR release

I am writing in reference to the response provided to my recent Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request (Case reference: 202500451517) concerning data on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) developments and renewable energy projects in the Scottish Borders and the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Be...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.37 s.62 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500456071
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening process: EIR release

“Clarification and relevant documentation on the decision-making process for: 1. EIA Screening for ECU00006022 – Was a separate EIA screening request submitted for ECU00006022 (Parcel B), or was the EIA screening determination for ECU00004926 (Parcel A) applied to both projects? 2. Criteria for EIA Exemption – What s...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-05-12
Reference: FOI/202500454963
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to Local Council decisions being appealed: EIR release

Please provide the following information, in spreadsheet file format, by local authority, and by year from 2010 to present: 1. A list of types of local council decisions and rulings which are eligible to be appealed to Scottish Ministers, either directly or through intermediate appellate organisations. 2. For each ca...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-08
Reference: FOI/202500453634
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Green Volt Project correspondence: EIR release

“May I request the following information under freedom of information legislation: All email or letter correspondence received by the Scottish Government from external organisations relating to the Green Volt Project since 15 January 2023. For Scottish Ministers and special advisers, all instant message exchanges the...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.7 s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: FOI/202400434817
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clarification of site selection for sea lice sampling: EIR release

Further to your response of 24th January regarding the names of the 48 different sites used for sea lice sampling between 2003 and 2009, the full dataset from 1997 to 2019 which was acquired under a previous FOI shows that between the two dates and during the secondary time period laid out in the 2013 Middlemas paper, ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: EIR/202500452920
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Warm Homes funding awards by value and household: EIR release

Warm Homes funding awards by value and household for the last 3 years.

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451355
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector