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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2,644 matching releases

A96 and Nairn Bypass: EIR release

"…Copies of all documents including correspondence which has taken place with landowners who are believed to be the Cawdor Estates (of one of the companies or trusts associated therewith) in relation to the whole matter for the route for the dualled A96 and Nairn Bypass as it relates to the MacKinnon's land"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Perth and Kinross Planning Application 16/02156/AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road between Port Glasgow roundabout and Erskine Bridge: EIR release

How many pot holes have been filled between Port Glasgow round about and the Erskine Bridge since 01/01/2018 and 2 - How much did it cost to organise and stick names on your gritters.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance records for the M73 southbound: EIR release

We request copy of the maintenance records for the M73 southbound, just beyond junction 2. We also request copy of any reports/complaints. Please also confirm how often the condition of the road is/should be checked. Records should be for the period 6 months prior to the 06/02/2017 and the period of 1 month after.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 Inspection Report: EIR release

With respect to the November A77 2017 inspection, can you please advise if the inspection has now been completed and if so can the report be made available please. I have also noted in your response that you undertook to investigate the existence of Stage 3 and Stage 4 audit information with Amey. Could you update me o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland: EIR release

'Information on how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for the illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland in the past 15 years? My understanding is that this offence falls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For each conviction, can you say what punishment/disposal was given? I am parti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gritters deployed on the A82: EIR release

I am officially logging a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 on the Gritters tracking devices deployed on the A82 on Thursday night 25th January 2018 into Friday morning 26th January 2018. I would like: A breakdown of the exact times the vehicles were deployed? How many times the stretch or road between bells...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with Ineos: EIR release

1. Copies of correspondence - including letters; emails; notes from phone calls - between the following Scottish Government directorates: Energy & Climate Change Environment & Forestry And Ineos; Ineos Shale and/or any lawyers/consultants representing the interests of Ineos and/or Ineos Shale between September 1 and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 Dualling project, safety incidents report: EIR release

Information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) relating to the A9 Dualling project. Specifically, you asked for: How many safety incidents have taken place on the project since work began in September 2015, to the present day. While I do not expect the names of the people involved to be relea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

The number and detailed list of unfinished works along the M74 (such as speed camera and information boards to be installed).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty Project: EIR release

For the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: 1. What provisions have been made for tourist signage: What content will be displayed on these signs? Will tourists routes be signed? Will nearby national parks, National Trust properties and Historic Scotland properties be signed? 2. How many matrix broads/variable message...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.3 s.4
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, River Don bridge: EIR release

Can you please tell me the latest estimated opening date of the AWPR. Please send me a copy of the highest level project plan with major milestones, including the completion of the River Don bridge. Will it be opened in sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning permission appeals made to DPEA: FOI release

How many planning permission appeals were made to the Scottish Government Planning and Environmental Division from Property Developers from January 2017 until December 2017? (The term 'Property Developers' refers to a person/company that make money by building houses). How many of the above planning permission appeals...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Part-time lights operating on Raigmore Interchange, Inverness: EIR release

"Please note that one of our Policyholders was involved in an incident on the Raigmore Interchange, Inverness on 4/8/17. We believe the time of incident to be just before 4pm. We have been advised that the traffic lights do not become operational until 4pm in this area. I have attached some images from the accident ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

LED lighting spend and High Mast Lighting replacement: EIR release

Information on an FOI basis on Scotland Transerv and how they are procuring their Street Lighting LED Lanterns as I believe they are not getting best value and not carrying out an open tender process whilst spending Public Money given to them by Transport Scotland. Question – 1. Please provide details on all Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.5 s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Expressions of interest for a district heating loan: FOI release

How many expressions of interest have been made for a district heating loan under the District Heating Loan Fund between 2011 and 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector