Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

Clear

985 matching releases

Costs for traffic restrictions on the Tomatin to Moy section of the A9: EIR release

The total cost to introduce traffic restrictions and temporary speed limits on the Tomatin to Moy section of A9 to allow dualling to commence (as reported on 10 February 2025 https://news.stv.tv/highlands-islands/speed-limit-to-be-introduced-on-a9-for-three-years-as-dualling-works-begin-in-the-highlands).

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

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500452292
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Material related to the overhead line from Spittal to Beauly: EIR release

1. All studies demonstrating the need for this project, including demand forecasts and capacity analyses. 2. Any alternatives considered, including underground or subsea options. 3. Economic impact assessments showing public benefit justification. 4. Environmental and climate impact reports used in decision-making. ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500452558
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate funding received from the UK Government: EIR release

1. How much climate funding Scottish Government receives from the UK, if it does indeed receive such funding? 2. If Scotland does not receive a specific allocation for anything climate related, where does Scotland get its funding for such climate related projects? 3. Who decides who or what company receives such fund...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500451767
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council Barriers to Deployment Group agendas and minutes: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2022 - date, please provide all agendas and minutes for meetings of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Barriers to Deployment Group.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451992
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian: EIR release

Regarding the roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian which is narrowing the road surface to create a new, wider pavement/cycle path and apparently a new grass verge. Please provide information under the following headings: Budget What is the budget for this work and the sour...

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland: Flooding on A737 Northbound: EIR release

With reference to flooding on A737 Northbound, 400 Yards before St James Interchange Slip, you asked for the following: "Please can you investigate the reason this location is constantly flooding. Have been reporting this location for over 10 years and there is still no improvement. The gullies are totally blocked. Un...

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Possible reintroduction of wolves in Scotland: EIR release

1. Please can you share the Scottish Government’s position on reintroducing wolves to the ScottishHighlands? 2. Can you share any correspondence to and/or from Scottish Ministers relating to the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands within the last year?

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500453124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable energy applications data: EIR release

1. Number of Renewable Energy Applications (Including BESS) – January 2020 to February 2025 The total number of renewable energy applications (including wind, solar, hydro, and BESS) received by the ECU for: a) The Scottish Borders local authority area b) The constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire A yearl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451517
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Trunk roads drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus: EIR review

Original request: 202500447775 You asked for information pertaining to the roads and drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus, DD10 0DH (56.7842471, -2.3901435) and the surrounding area within a radius of 500m: Design and construction of the ‘new’ A92 which serves to bypass Bush. Including road design and construction plan...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450569 Review of 202500447775
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of new roadside rest areas on motorways and dual carriageways: EIR release

A list of the number of new rest areas for motorways and dual carriageways that Transport Scotland is currently considering.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Poseidon Report queries: EIR release

Copy of the Poseidon Report (PR) dated early December 2024. Covering correspondence submitted along with the report. Notes of any meetings, exchanges, and correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and SFO, SFPO, SPFA about the PR or economic link from the date of receiving the PR. Scottish Government formal ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500448207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A68 Annual Landscape Management report: EIR release

The Annual Landscape Management report for the A68 that covers the period 2010-2020.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500451321
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Data for pedestrian crossings and traffic lights in Girvan: EIR release

The information requested relates to a) the pedestrian (pelican) crossing on Vicarton Street in Girvan outside the ASDA supermarket at 15 Vicarton St, Girvan KA26 9HF and b) the traffic lights at the main crossroads in the centre of Girvan (the junction of Bridge St, Dalrymple St, Hamilton Street and Knockcushan Street...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-02-24
Reference: EIR/202500450097
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Directorate’s aquatic animal health surveillance programme movement records: EIR release

You referred to previous requests relating to cleaner fish transfers to fish farms and which covered the time periods of January 2023 to 17 August 2024 (EIR 202400427045) and 2022 (EIR 202400442233). You have now asked for equivalent data relating to the year 2021, which should include the name of the receiving facili...

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

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: EIR/202500448887
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Risk assessments, building standards and safety measures for properties with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) construction: EIR release

Information in respect of, variously: Risk Assessments and Safety Measures Blast Resistance Testing for RAAC Impact of Quarry Blasts and Historical Mining, Development Standards and Historical Context, and Additional Relevant Information

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.19 s.10 s.50 s.94 s.45 s.21 s.65 s.51 s.29 s.1

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: EIR/202500449626
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Trunk roads that have been earmarked for funding: EIR release

A list of the trunk roads that have been earmarked for funding in the 2025-26 financial year along with the amounts that will be spent on these roads.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-02-21
Reference: EIR/202500451693
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Deposit Return Scheme queries: EIR release

1. Could you supply all correspondence, including emails, minutes/notes from meetings/briefings between the UK Government and the Scottish Government about the deposit return scheme from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all correspondence, including emails, minutes/notes from meetings/briefings between Biffa a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: EIR/202500448011
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Queries regarding the 2019 Rural Economy and Connectivity (REC) report on the subject of Cleaner Fish: EIR release

Regarding the comments below by Cab Sec Fergus Ewing in response to the 2019 REC report, on the subject of Cleaner Fish Cab Sec Ewing’s response 29 January 2019 to REC Report: ‘the wrasse fishing sector and the salmon farming sector have agreed to assist and cooperate with Marine Scotland Science to further understand...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2025-02-20
Reference: EIR/202500448763
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reports and inspections about a pothole at the south end of Fairlie Main Road: EIR release

I would like to know how many reports have been received about a large pothole in the pavement opposite at the South end of Fairlie Main Rd just at the point the coastal path rejoins the main pavement (if you were walking towards West Kilbride with the sea on your right); pictures of location and pothole attached. Coul...

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500448796
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Dog Control Notice (DCN) summary of requirements: EIR release

That a summary of the requirements set by a Dog Control Notice, that might have been applied [to the owner of a dog], be made available to me.

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447355
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Farmed Fish Health Framework proposed priority actions: EIR release

To precede your request, you quoted the following text for context: “Work Stream 4: Cleanerfish Cleanerfish offer a sustainable and environmentally positive method for reducing the impact of sea lice on salmonid growth, and assessment of the potential contribution of wild caught and hatchery cultivated supplies relat...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.60 s.10(4)

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447257
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspections, defects, works and incidents on A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui: EIR release

1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including dates of inspections, and records for the A82 between Inveruglas and Ardlui from January 2023 to date; 2. Confirmation of the Roads Inspection Manual in use for inspecting the A82 between Inverugl...

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

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500449647
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 Rest and Be Thankful long-term solution costs: EIR release

1. Could you supply all estimated costs of a permanent fix to the Rest and be Thankful Road to stop it closing all the time? 2. Could you supply all correspondence received about this issue from the last three months? 3. Could you supply all briefings written about this issue from the last three months?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: FOI/202400446347
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance records for southbound A702 prior to entering Biggar: EIR release

For the time period of 12 months prior to 9/12/23 and with regards to the Southbound A702, prior to entering Biggar, you asked for the following information: Maintenance records including records of independent contractors working on this area. Records of any reports regarding the condition of this section of road. ...

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: EIR/202500448696
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Briefing provided to First Minister, Deputy First Minister and Housing Minister regarding offshore wind: EIR Review

Original request 202400435367 1. All correspondence between Stephen Flynn and Scottish Ministers (and anyone in their offices) or Special Advisers between 3 October 2024 and the present date inclusive. This correspondence should include WhatsApps, instant messages, phone calls, emails, meetings (either in person or on...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202400441690 Review of 202400435367
Directorate: Business and Better Regulation Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector