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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1,057 matching releases

Auchinairn Road Safety Camera, Bishopbriggs: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the safety camera located on Auchinairn Road, Bishopbriggs. Please provide: Copies of any correspondence, meeting notes, reports, assessments or discussions between the Scottish Safety Camera Programme, Police Scotland ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600523274
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Police Pension Scheme payment queries: FOI release

1. The average length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of work) and the day they receive their first monthly pension payment during the 2 year period between January 2024 and December 2025? 2. The shortest length of time in days between the date a police officer retires (last day of ...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.12(1) s.15

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: FOI/202600522556
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M90 temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restriction information: EIR release

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the temporary average speed camera enforcement and associated speed restrictions between M90 Junction 1B and Junction 2, in both the northbound and southbound directions. Please provide copies of the following recorded information for...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.7 s.8 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600522580
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A75 and A77 closures and road traffic accident reports: EIR release

1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 30th June 2026. 4. The number of road traffic accidents r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600526351
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland Traffic Regulation Order's (TRO) for M90/A90 trunk road: EIR release

You stated - I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the operation and maintenance logs of the speed enforcement infrastructure on the M90 Northbound. Specifically, I request the recorded information, data logs, and maintenance reports for the temporary averag...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-28
Reference: EIR/202600524919
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of organisations appointed to deliver fire engineering services: EIR release

1. Approved organisations A list of all organisations currently approved, appointed, or commissioned under any Scottish Government programme related to: • Single Building Assessments (SBA) • FRAEW (Fire Risk Appraisal of External Walls) • External Wall System / cladding remediation programmes • Fire engineering servic...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600525500
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Salmon movement for specified sites: EIR release

Can you please provide the numbers of salmon transferred from the following salmon farms, together with their destination, plus relevant dates. 2020 Leinish Balta Isle Fara West Kemore Scotasay Raneach ArdessieB 2021 Corry Farm Bay of Cleat Portree Outer 2022 Carnan Bay Turness Quarterness Calbha bay Kirk Noust N...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-27
Reference: EIR/202600521884
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Forestry Statistics: EIR release

1) The latest estimate of woodland and forest cover in Scotland both in number of hectares, and the total percentage of Scotland's land mass. 2) Scotland’s Forestry Strategy 2019-2029 committed to increase tree cover by: 10 000 ha in 2018 12 000 ha per year from 2020/21 14 000 ha per year from 2022/23 15 000 ha per y...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600521551
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Closure and road traffic accident report data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

I request the following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st May 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st May 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600519273
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Care home definitions and associated use classes: FOI release

1. Could you advise under FOI what defines a residential home offering onsite medical practitioners and giving medication on site and a standard care home for residents? 2. If neither the CI or HIS can differentiate the two are they operating correctly and giving the correct licenses to private operators? 3. What lic...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.15(1) s.47 s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516237
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Clyde Cod Targeted Scientific Programme (TSP) working group information: EIR release

1. All documents, (including emails) setting out the criterion for eligibility for invitation to join the Working Group. 2. Names of all members of the Working Group past and present, their respective affiliations and date of appointment to the group, together with details of any office-holders such as convener. 3. A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10 s.13 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515733
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A78 accident statistics and speed-limit assessment: EIR release

A recent TTRO has been enacted on the A78 covering parts of Wemyss Bay into Skelmorlie. Can you provide the breakdown the detail of any and all pedestrian accidents in the last 5, 10 and 15 years specifically on this stretch of trunk road including whatever categories are used to record seriousness. Has there been an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515539
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Approved brown tourist signs on the Scottish trunk road network: EIR release

A list of the approved brown tourist signs across your network. Specifically, I am requesting a list of the names of the attractions, destinations, or places that currently hold an approved tourist sign. If you also hold the location data (e.g., coordinates or road segments) for these signs, I would greatly appreciate ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: EIR/202600523166
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fujitsu e-Counting Contract: Human Oversight, Audit Trail & Post-Horizon Risk Assessment: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's contract with Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of electronic vote counting (eCounting) services for the 2022 Scottish Local Government elections and subsequent by-elections. You asked an overarching question in the background section of your e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520309
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - structural inspection documentation relating to M8 Woodside Viaducts: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information, I wish to know the following: All structural inspection reports, risk assessments, and engineering surveys relating to the M8 Woodside Viaducts between 2015–present, including any reports identifying cracking, load concerns, or deterioration. Also request for: dates of each inspection sum...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600514977
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of spend on social media videos featuring First Minister since May 2024: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received (including internal), which is to/from or mentions the Scottish Information Commissioner, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on social media videos involving John Swinney since May 2024, with a breakdown per...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.20 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Forth Road Bridge maintenance works queries: EIR release

Under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act, please advise: 1) Cost to date of works completed on the Forth Road Bridge since its closure to general traffic when Queensferry Crossing was opened. 2) Budget for the current and future tax years (if available) for “maintenance” on the Forth Road bridge. 3) Other...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515871
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 footbridges maintenance costs and evaluation: EIR release

I am requesting the following information as a FOISA request as per the legislation: 1: With regards to the maintenance works being carried out on the footbridges at Strathmartine road and Old Glamis road on the Kingsway in Dundee. Can you provide the full costs of these works as of today for each location? 2: For th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516066
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - details and cost of newly-implemented 20mph signage: EIR release

-The total cost of implementing 20mph signage in Moray -The total number of new signs installed, and any signs removed or replaced -The specific cost of installing signage on the A95 at Aberlour and Craigellachie, and on the A96 at Elgin and Keith -Details of any funding or resources allocated for enforcement of the ne...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: EIR/202600513768
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - number of closures and accident reports on A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request the following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st March 2026. 2. The number of unplanned roa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-08-24
Reference: EIR/202600514378
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to review of Schedule 2 to Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: EIR release

In relation to the review of Schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Defra announced a consultation (available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-protection-for huntable-wild-birds) on 23rd March 2026. We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information: A...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600512318
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Livestock health and welfare information: EIR release

In reference to “the reported decision to cull 271 apparently healthy cattle in Fife due to failures in livestock identification and traceability”. You asked for answers to the following questions: 1. What specific legislation required or authorized this decision? 2. Was the cull legally mandatory, or did decision-ma...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: EIR/202600524827
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system - data request: EIR release

Anonymised VMS data….from the past year, information detailing fishing vessel positions around the Northern part of the Scottish North Sea with timings of when equipment was lowered or when vessels were in that area.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-19
Reference: FOI/202600515553
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information regarding forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm: EIR release

1. An update on the proposed Forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA (latest designs, stage of design/submission, timeframes, etc) 2. Confirmation that Gresham House owns the Synton Mains Farm land designated for planting, what the purchase price for the Farm was and what monies have been re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600515981
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Grants and funding awarded to Hunterston Estate: EIR release

I would be grateful if you would supply me with a list of the grants awarded to Hunterston Estate from the year 1985 to the present. These may include grants for the upkeep of the estate, Castle, House, heritage grants, agricultural and biodiversity awards, and any other funds, including loans which have been awarded ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-08-18
Reference: EIR/202600520379
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector