Scottish Government FOI Index

8,100releases indexed

12,778attachments found

26.3avg calendar days

3,233partially withheld

2024-04-15oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 3,233 unclear 2,138 not held 1,271 released 577 already published 335 cost limit 300 clarification 127 withheld 93 transferred 26

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2197 s.20 1678 s.34(1) 1655 s.39(2) 1422 s.30 1343 s.17(1) 1138 s.25(1) 1033 s.10(4) 875 s.11(2) 707 s.29(1) 577 s.2 501 s.3 379

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 535 releases · 27.5 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 486 releases · 27.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 333 releases · 25.2 avg days Marine Directorate 321 releases · 26.4 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 311 releases · 25.6 avg days People Directorate 268 releases · 24.4 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 247 releases · 31.4 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 221 releases · 24.0 avg days

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409 matching releases

Public funding and compliance information for Aviemore Biomass/District Heat Network: EIR release

“Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information. 1.Details of any capital grants, loans, or other public funding provided by the Scottish Government, or agencies acting on its behalf, for the design, installation, commissioning, or upgrade of the biomass or distric...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499622
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate Action Hubs funding, recycling targets and tidal power: EIR release

1. “The Scottish Government ring-fenced £5.5m for Climate Action Hubs, could you supply a full breakdown of where this money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis abo...

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

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499739
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Public sector

Emergency planning and public safety oversight of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

I request copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Resilience Division, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, or equivalent emergency planning functions, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited to Mey BESS (ECU00004838) and Rigifa BESS (...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499466
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Financial Support Provided to Offshore Solutions Group: EIR release

"All information held by the Scottish Government (including its directorates, agencies, nondepartmental public bodies, and enterprise agencies) concerning any financial assistance provided to Offshore Solutions Group (“OSG”). This should include, but not be limited to: Any grants, loans, awards, subsidies, or other fo...

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

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500494484
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Road traffic collisions around the Queensferry Crossing by location and severity: EIR release

"I request the following information please :- For the years 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022; 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023; 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 The number of road traffic collisions that have occurred one mile before (southbound) the Queensferry Crossing, on the Queensferry Crossing (southbound), one mile after (southbound) Q...

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

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498256
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland road delivery outfalls and historic data (2015–2024): EIR Review

Original Request 202500497286 1. I would like to request a written and mapped list for road outfalls in the area outlined in the attached map. 2. I would like to request historic data for each of these outfalls over ten years — 2015-2024 inclusive (or as far back as possible, depending on the outfalls' age and the len...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202500497946 - Review of 202500497286
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carbon budget targets advice correspondence: EIR release

1. From 1 January 2025 to 4 December 2025, did the Scottish Government receive any advice on how to achieve its carbon budget targets from third parties? This would include climate advisers, third sector groups etc. If so, please specify whom. 2. Please provide any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone call...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: EIR/202500496970
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council correspondence regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school: EIR Review

Original request 202500491517 All correspondence between the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school, and in particular any requests from CEC to ask for funding for this school and any responses from Scot Gov.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-23
Reference: EIR/202500496680 Review of 202500491517
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Meeting details between the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government: EIR request

1. Please could you provide any agenda, minutes or meeting notes relating to the meetings with the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government on the dates below: 27 June 2024 10 July 2024 31 July 2024 2. Please tell me how many meetings (including online meetings) have taken place between the Scottish Gov...

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494885
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport: EIR release

Any and all internal communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on plans for asset disposal of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on the limited economic viability of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public health information regarding LED lighting: EIR Review

Original request 202500491249 I am requesting all recorded information, from 2005 to the present, held by the Directorate for Population Health or any relevant divisions within the Scottish Government, concerning any public health assessments, consultations, or considerations related to the introduction or rollout of ...

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

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500495516 Review of 202500491249
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Callander traffic survey data: EIR release

"A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. the full data-set collected from this survey. It is expected this will include: (1). 10 highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500495970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Moray FLOW-Project correspondence: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (2) Any correspondent sent from or within the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (3) Any correspondence sent to the Energy and Climate Change Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project....

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: EIR/202500494388
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Records of the incidents that have taken place on the A96: EIR release

In the last five financial years including 2025-26, how many incidents have taken place on the A96? How many of these incidents have been (I) Fatal (II) Serious (iii) Slight How much money has been spent on upgrading parts of the A96 that are located in Moray in the last five financial years including 2025-26?

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

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493873
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland suspected fisheries offences: EIR release

1. Please could you tell me from which date it was the policy of the Marine Directorate (or Marine Scotland) to sell fish or shellfish seized from vessels accused of fisheries offences onto merchants. 2. Please could you provide me with an itemised list of all such seizures from the date provided in response to part o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500491141
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Adoption and regulation of Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO): EIR release

Information relating to the adoption, regulation, and strategic planning for Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as a renewable fuel source in the United Kingdom and specifically: 1. Copies of any official government documents, strategies, or mandates outlining targets for the adoption of HVO fuel in the Scotland. 2. De...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500476489
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information on the ExxonMobil sale of the Fife Ethylene Plant: EIR release

I would like to know whether the Scottish Government had previously been informed by Exxon Mobil or any other third party of those efforts to find a buyer for the site. If so, on what date and by whom was this communicated to the Scottish Government. Further, if it had been previously aware of these efforts, please det...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500494476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Offshore energy safety documentation: EIR release

All internal documents including notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held about offshore energy safety from 01/01/2024. Additionally, could you please provide the number of health and safety incidents reported to Ministers at each wind farm (both offshore and onshore). Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500492895
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Argyll and Bute traffic monitoring information: EIR release

There is traffic monitoring ongoing at the moment in Tarbert, Argyll and Bute and on various stretches of the A83. How long will the traffic be monitored and what data is being collected? How many surveys of this kind have been carried out in Tarbert in the last five years? Please send me the results of previous sur...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: EIR/202500496966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland recent and historical traffic survey data – A835 Conon Bridge Junction: EIR release

'I am writing to request traffic survey data for the junction on the A835 where it connects to the B9163 (Conon Bridge) and the U3165 (road to Alcaig) just east of the Maryburgh Roundabout. I understand that a traffic survey may have been completed within the last two years, and that a decision has been made suggesting...

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

Published: 2026-02-10
Reference: FOI/202500492261
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Spend on Consultants in relation to flood prevention: EIR release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government (and any of its agencies or directorates) on external consultants, contractors, or advisory firms in relation to flood risk management, flood defence design, or hydraulic/flood modelling systems for each of the past five financial years. 2. Copies or summaries of in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500492020
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Future Farm Investment Scheme application queries: EIR release

(1) How many employees of the Scottish Government were involved in the task of going through applications for the Future Farm Investment Scheme? (2) Aside from employees of the Scottish Government were any other individuals involved in the process of going through the application process? If so can you outline from wh...

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

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: EIR/202500492429
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Future Farm Investment Scheme administration and application information: EIR release

I wish to receive the following information regarding the scheme under the The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, regarding the administration and application of the £21.4million grant scheme for Future Farm Investment The exact number of application i...

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

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: EIR/202500491581
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025: EIR release

1. “Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in th...

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: FOI/202500491038
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Landfill ban information: EIR release

1. Please provide me with a copy of any briefing notes prepared for Ministers within the last 12 months on the landfill ban that is due to come into force on 31st December 2025. 2. Please provide me with a list of the landfill sites that any landfill from Scotland after the 31st December 2025 is due to be sent to for ...

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

Published: 2026-02-03
Reference: EIR/202500491029
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector