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

Procedural failures in public notice for Mey BESS application: EIR release

Annex A confirms that the public notice for Mey BESS was published incorrectly in June 2024, requiring republication and an extended consultation deadline. This constitutes a material procedural irregularity. I request disclosure of all internal discussions, legal advice, or correspondence relating to this failure and ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.10(4)

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: EIR/202500483963
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings relating to the A9 Dualling Project: EIR release

1) A record of all meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A9 Dualling Project, and subsequent Impact Reports and consultations since May 1st, 2021...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 4 attachments

Published: 2025-12-08
Reference: FOI/202500479110
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland infrastructure deployment, safety protocols and environmental oversight of 5G, LED lighting and smart roads: EIR release

5G Infrastructure & Deployment Oversight 1. Documents outlining the current approach to 5G infrastructure deployment on public assets (e.g. lampposts, signage, CCTV poles), including any guidance, frameworks, or implementation notes. 2. Names and roles of individuals or departments involved in coordinating 5G install...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-12-03
Reference: EIR/202500482251
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentary evidence of a causeway between the Isles of Luing and Torsa Beag: EIR Review

Original request 202500475065 Copies of all documents, memoranda, maps, images, inspection reports, and any other papers held by Marine Scotland tending to show the existence or non existence at any time of a man-made causeway between the islands of Luing and Torsa Beag. In addition to the foregoing, copies of all pa...

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

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: EIR/202500481010 Review of 202500475065
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Student Awards Agency Scotland student support regulations and ministerial guidance: FOI release

1) Eligibility rules, guidance and terminology 1.1 Current eligibility policies and any post-2019 change logs covering residency/immigration categories and evidence requirements, including ministerial guidance relied upon. 1.2 Any internal guidance/training issued to staff addressing the Equality Act definition of “s...

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.1 s.2 s.3 s.5 s.20 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.35(1) s.30 s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: FOI/202500480810
Directorate
Topic: Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Large-scale housing development information: EIR release

Information regarding large-scale housing developments in Edinburgh and surrounding areas, specifically focusing on developments in Winchburgh, East Lothian and Midlothian.

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

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: EIR/202500480494
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland landscape design of the A90 at Forfar: EIR release

Details of the landscape design of the A90 road junction at the intersection of the Forfar Road and Kingsway East Dundee after the layout of the junction was altered. The layout of the junction was altered in July 2008.

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

Published: 2025-11-20
Reference: EIR/202500482213
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Coul Links golf development planning costs: EIR release

The total cost to Scot Gov of the planning appeal / inquiry for the coul links golf course and the number of hours of staff time attached to this application.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-19
Reference: EIR/202500480659
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Inclusion of Travelling Showpeople within National and Local Planning Policy in Scotland: EIR release

The following information relating to the inclusion of Travelling Showpeople within national and local planning policy in Scotland: 1. Consultation Evidence: Please provide any correspondence, meeting notes, consultation responses, or internal briefings which specifically reference Travelling Showpeople in the context...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: EIR/202500478336
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Scottish Forestry felling permission applications and mapping standards queries: EIR release

I am doing some research on felling permissions in Scotland over the period 2014 to 2024. I have been exploring the publicly accessible database (Public Register) and although it provides most of the information I am looking for, there is no map? To carry out my research which is spatially oriented analysis, I require ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 8 attachments

Published: 2025-11-18
Reference: EIR/202500480147
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the A9 Dualling Project and Impact Reports: EIR release

1. A record of all meeting requests from Members of the Scottish Parliament (MSPs) to Transport Scotland on the topic of the A9 Dualling Project, and subsequent Impact Reports and consultations since May 1st, 2021. I'd like to know the date of each request with the name of each MSP who made such a request, as well as ...

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

Published: 2025-11-12
Reference: EIR/202500479050
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Rural Support Plan spend: EIR release

The total spending by the Scottish Government so far on the Rural Support Plan. The total spending by the Scottish Government to produce the draft Rural Support plan.

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

Published: 2025-11-11
Reference: EIR/202500473829
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Proposed Galloway National Park: EIR release

We have interpreted your request as asking for the following: 1: Why are you committed to a New National Park by 2026 given that the Cairngorm National Park has concerns over rising tourism and fire risk as noted in their documentation? 2: Do you hold any data on the damage to wildlife to from wild fires? 3: Can you...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.40

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: EIR/202500467839
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Specific recommendations in LUC (Land Use Consultants Ltd) 2016 report: EIR release

How the Scottish Government has taken forward each of the 19 specific recommendations in the LUC (Land Use Consultants Ltd) 2016 report ‘Planning Enforcement in Scotland: research into the use of existing powers, barriers and scope for improvement’.

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

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500478315
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Information in relation to the Scottish Government’s involvement in the ongoing review of ETSU R 97, namely the WSP review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines, the Noise Consultants Limited work to the present date, (including their report that led to the current public consultation) and the development, includ...

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

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: EIR/202500478690
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling Programme suppliers and contractors: EIR release

A list of suppliers, contractors and professional service providers involved in the delivery of the A9 Dualling Programme. For each company, please include where possible: Company name Role or discipline (e.g. architect, main contractor, M&E consultant) Procurement route used (if available)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: EIR/202500478339
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ongoing roadworks on the A78 at Inverkip Village: EIR release

Might I respectfully request an FOI into a number of things in relation to the Inverkip road works. Might I see the risk assessment which pertain to the central reservation being used as a temporary carriageway? Might I ask if same said risk assessments were done in partnership with the various partners involved. Were...

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

Published: 2025-11-03
Reference: EIR/202500480039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 Lomdondgate roundabout accident statistics and traffic volumes: FOI release

"I am writing to request detail on the number of accidents, serious injury and fatality on the section of the A82 from the Lomondgate roundabout to the Arden Roundabout. I would be grateful if these statistics could be provided for the years from 2008 up until to 19th July 2025. Additionally, I would be grateful to r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.17 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476534
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Procurement of public sector energy supply: EIR release

Are you able to share how the Environmental Information Regulations are applied to the procurement of public sector energy, and can it be demonstrated how this procurement complied with the sustainable procurement duties? Are you able to share the REGOS and RGGOs, and whether these reflect the true environmental impac...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: FOI/202500475011
Directorate: Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Freshwater reports and studies carried out by Marine Scotland: EIR release

Any reports or studies that Marine Scotland Freshwater Section has carried out or have on the following 1. What studies have been done or are available that have monitored over periods of 12 months or more, groundwater levels, variability and stability across various geographical and soil structure types in Scottish r...

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

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: EIR/202500478394
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry record of alleged crimes: EIR release

You asked for the following information: It is understood that Scottish Forestry is a specialist reporting agency. 1. Please could Scottish Forestry provide the number of alleged crimes that have been reported by Scottish Forestry staff to Scottish Forestry since 1 April 2019. Please could Scottish Forestry provide ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.23 s.10(4) s.2 s.5 s.36 s.2(2) s.10(1)

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: EIR/202500473495
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Law and order, Public sector

Transport Scotland litter removal: EIR release

How many fines have been issued for littering on the Transport Scotland road network? How much litter has been removed by Transport Scotland/BEAR Scotland? What total costs are associated with lifting this total number and the disposal of it? For a timescale, I am interested in the last three financial years. In terms ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500473371
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stromar Project: Landfall Communications and Harbour Engagement: EIR release

1. Communication with Sandhaven and Pitullie Harbour Trust Please provide: Records of any communication between the Stromar project team (including developers or consultants acting on their behalf) and the Sandhaven and Pitullie Harbour Trust, whether written or verbal (where minutes or notes exist). The type and pur...

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

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500472584
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Flamingo Land and Lomond Bank correspondence: EIR Review

Original Request - 202500467101 ‘Please provide all email correspondence, meeting minutes, memos, letters, phone call logs, and briefing documents exchanged between representatives of Flamingo Land / Lomond Bank (including its parent companies, subsidiaries, or agents) and: Scottish Enterprise Members of the Scottish...

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

Published: 2025-10-09
Reference: EIR/202500478503 Review of 202500467101
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Small Producer Pilot Fund: EIR Review

Original Request 202500474577 Can you please provide me with a full account of all spend from the Small Producer Pilot Fund, from its inception to date. Please show date, recipient, amount, action paid for and outputs so far. Please include the costs for SOAS and others to run the SPPF development, as well as subseque...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.16(3) s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-09
Reference: FOI/202500474780 - Review of 202500474577
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector