Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Westminster funding for tower block cladding: EIR release

I understand that the Scottish Government received approximately £97.1 million during the 2021/22 financial year. 1. How much has been spent to date ? 2. Which projects was the money spent on ? ( Breakdown per project with supporting documentation ) 3. What is the remaining balance of the funding received ? 4. What...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600519809
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A68 from Pathhead to Lauder road closures: EIR release

You stated : A68 from Pathhead to Lauder I am respectfully requesting a F.O.I for the dates that the above part of the A68 has been closed or inaccessible (during any time of the day) from 20/03/2020 to 19/06/2026. I also request the same information for the following time frame - 20/03/2014 to 19/06/2020. If you co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600523162
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Prosecutions made under section 92 of the Trade Marks Act 1994: FOI release

1. number of prosecutions relating to the selling of counterfeit goods and products in Scotland every year for the last five years. 2. number of above prosecutions associated with fake or imitation luxury beauty and fashion products. 3. budget, in GBP, allocated for arrests and prosecutions associated with counterfei...

FOI not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.3 s.92 s.17(1) s.20
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600524504
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
EIR/202600519860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Results of water sample testing in Loch Long, Loch Duich or Loch Alsh: EIR release

Last year SEPA vessels were present in the Loch Long , Loch Alsh and Loch Duich area and carried out water sample testing on behalf of Marine Scotland. SEPA do not hold the results. I am unable to find released results of these samples on the Marine Scotland website, either in datasets or maps. I would like the resu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
EIR/202600520320
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Utilities procurement for Scottish Government buildings: EIR release

General Information: How many sites are part of this organisation? Are utilities (gas,electricity, water) procured collectively on behalf of all sites? Who is responsible for procurement decisions relating to utilities? (Please state job title) How does the organisation ensure compliance and public procurement regul...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600520050
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland Review and Options Analysis of Edinburgh South Suburban Railway Report: EIR release

1. “Review and Options Analysis of the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway” (Atkins Consultants, March 2004) 2. “Review of the Reintroduction of Passenger Train Services on the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway” (Halcrow Group Ltd, March 2008) For both studies, I am specifically requesting: The full final report (not ju...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600520107
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Midlothian Council Recycling Improvement Fund repayment query: EIR release

I am writing to follow up on EIR 202600515472, specifically in relation to the Recycling Improvement Fund grant awarded to Midlothian Council under reference RIF-34/02122 for in-cab technology. Annex B of the response to that request includes internal correspondence from October 2024 confirming that Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600518083
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Contract information regarding the roadside tree removal projects on the A9: EIR Review

Original request: 202600501734 In relation to the works outlined above in the subject line, I am seeking the following information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to each of the two roadside tree removal projects on the A9 circa two miles North of the Kessock Bridge Inverness. The firs...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-04
Reference
FOI/202600502863 Review of 202600501734
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Data concerning wildfires and precautionary burns: EIR release

1. How many precautionary burns took place during the burning seasons of 1. 2024-5 2. 2025-6 2. How many wildfires occurred 1. In 2024 2. In 2025

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600510805
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bridge of Teith Pedestrian Safety Assessments: EIR release

Copies of information held by Transport Scotland relating to pedestrian safety and accessibility on the Bridge of Teith carrying the A84 at Doune. Specifically, I request copies of the following documents and records from 1 January 2015 to the present date: 1. Any pedestrian risk assessments relating to the Bridge of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Data concerning road traffic accidents and closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

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 28th February 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 28th February 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600510234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management, geoengineering or sunlight modification initiatives: EIR release

Full disclosure of information your government and departments hold concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management (SRM), geoengineering, or sunlight modification initiatives. Please provide the following: 1. Policy & Projects A list of all programmes, projects or research funded or authorised by your departm...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600508898
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Information regarding filming activity on Scottish Government premises: FOI release

Information on any filming activity your organisation has facilitated, hosted, supported, approved, or otherwise been directly involved in on your premises or in your area. This includes activity where a fee was charged as well as activity where no fee was charged, but where the organisation was aware of and involved i...

FOI not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600505731
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Provision and funding for asylum support: FOI release

1. Any current or planned policy changes regarding asylum seeker and refugee support in Scotland. 2. Any planned changes to funding for local councils or integration programmes for 2026/27 and beyond.

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20 s.17(1)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600517193
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information regarding the Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7 near Boleside House, TD1 3NT, in or around 2024. Pedestrian and Vulnerable User Assessments Please provide the Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Assessment and Rev...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600509731
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to Moritella viscosa in Scottish Aquaculture: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to the occurrence of winter ulcer disease (Moritella viscosa) in Scottish aquaculture. Specifically, I am after: 1. The number of salmon farming sites at which Moritella viscosa was detected or diagnosed per year, for ea...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600502225
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: EIR release

Provide us with the following information in relation to the A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: Confirmation of the relevant road’s authority responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the road as at and 04/11/2025. Maintenance records including records of independent contractors w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600515903
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grants being distributed to the Ahl Al-Bait Society: EIR release

Confirmation of the ‘checks you undertook, as well as what their findings were ahead of grants being distributed to the Ahl Al-Bait Society’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500183
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence and information regarding Midlothian Council’s application to Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund (RIF): EIR release

I am writing to submit a new request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This request follows the Scottish Government's response to my earlier request, reference 202600512764, dated 24 April 2026. The documents provided in that response have raised specific questions which are the subject ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600515472
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance statement on Offshore Wind: EIR release

On 4th June 2025, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes gave a speech on investment at Panmure House, Edinburgh. During Q&A following the speech, Kate Forbes said this: “If I take the offshore wind sector, it’s a really good example. So part of the reason for the attention, the interest, isn’t so much to do with what the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498142
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector