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

Construction work costs undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

"You recently provided me with the attached information following my FOI request. The works at the first phase at Lochy Bridge to the Lochaber High School overrun and completed in April. The budgeted cost you advised was £324,000. Now that the first phase is complete I would be grateful if you could advise me of the ac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
EIR/202500465535
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Petroineos regarding Grangemouth: EIR release

A copy of all written correspondence between Petroineos/INEOS and the Scottish Government regarding the Grangemouth refinery in the calendar years 2020 and 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
EIR/202500463991
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Swallow Roundabout upgrades: EIR release

A copy of our response to Councillor Forbes in relation to the new upgrades at the Swallow Roundabout.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-17
Reference
FOI/202500466979
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deer fence subsidies list: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to deer fence subsidies: Please can you provide equivalent 2024/25 figures for the attached request?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
EIR/202500464703
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government Officials and employees of Scottish Power: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Power and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in perso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500462434
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between Scottish Government and employees of Scottish Renewables: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of Scottish Renewables and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500462435
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

A75 speed controls and 20mph implementation: EIR release

Information related to the A75 speed controls within Springholm and the 20mph implementation. For ease of reference I have repeated your questions below.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500463161
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry unlawful felling data: EIR release

Could I please ask for the following information: 1. The number of investigations conducted by Scottish Forestry into unlawful felling under Section 23 of the Forestry and Land Management (Scotland) Act 2018 since the commencement of the Act on 1 April 2019. 2. Of those, the numbers subsequently reported to the Crown...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.23 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.24 s.36 s.38
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
EIR/202500462733
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25: EIR release

"Please provide the following Freedom of information Request During the Razor clam trial thats taken place please provide the following information During the Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
FOI/202500462787
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Compensation received for Queensferry Crossing project: EIR release

Would I be able to find out how many home owners in the South Queensferry area have received compensation for the Queensferry Crossing project since 2016 and how many home owners have yet to receive the compensation that was applied for?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-16
Reference
EIR/202500463997
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications relating to the reintroduction of lynx in Scotland: EIR relase

Please provide all communications from 8 May 2024 to the present date which relate to the reintroduction of lynx in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-11
Reference
FOI/202500461806
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” with SSE: EIR release

1: “All correspondence including the phrase “zonal pricing” between employees of SSE plc and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Economic Development, and Offshore Wind.” 2: “All documentation including the phrase “zonal pricing” relating to meetings (in person or vi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-11
Reference
EIR/202500462432
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Road works on the A82 trunk road: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to road works on the A82 trunk road between Falls of Falloch and Tarbet on the evening of Thursday 24 April: I would like to see the road closure authorisations for these works. I would like to see the risk assessment and, most importantly, the traffic management pla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-10
Reference
FOI/202500464403
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial meetings with Scottish Water Executive Leadership Team: EIR release

Details of any meetings held by Ministers with any of the Executive leadership team of Scottish Water between Jan 1st 2023 and 30th Jun 2025. Details being dates , attendees and subjects discussed. Scottish Water Executive leadership being the individuals listed below, or whoever may have held these positions at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
EIR/202500477014
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Nature Restoration Fund: EIR release

1. A breakdown in the split of the Nature Restoration Fund between local authorities and NatureScot over the last five years. 2. How much funding councils will receive from the Nature Restoration Fund in 2025-26? 3. Whether the £5 million redirected from the fund last year will be returned this year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
FOI/202500461365
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information related to PPA-250-2419 Appeal Decision: EIR release

RE case PPA-250-2419 Thank you for your correspondence. We really cannot fathom how on earth you could conclude that this was a security essential for a facility that for the last 2 years has not had any notable security incidents, has a restricted view of the site and which is much larger than is functionally require...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
EIR/202500473497
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information related to PPA-250-2419 Appeal Decision: EIR Review

Original request 202500473497 RE case PPA-250-2419 Thank you for your correspondence. We really cannot fathom how on earth you could conclude that this was a security essential for a facility that for the last 2 years has not had any notable security incidents, has a restricted view of the site and which is much larg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-09
Reference
EIR/202500476941 Review of 202500473497
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

"I am seeking information regarding the planning in principle application for a football stadium submitted by Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited. Please disclose: Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
EIR/202500461512
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Public sector

Resurfacing works on the A82 Trunk Road at Nevis Roundabout: EIR release

Information in relation to the proposed resurfacing works on the A82 Trunk Road at Nevis Roundabout. For ease of reference I have repeated your questions below along with our responses to each.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5
Published
2025-09-08
Reference
FOI/202500463949
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, specifically with the Solicitor General and Scottish Police Federation. Details of the specific questions are provided below with answers. 1. How many times has Ms Forbes met with the Solic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.1 s.3 s.8 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.6 s.9 s.12 s.14 s.20 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
FOI/202500470029
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Electricity market deep dive session information: EIR release

(1.) All correspondence between SpAds and the First Minister's Private Office on the topic of the electricity market since 1st November 2023. (2.) How many (if any) deep dive sessions on the electricity market have been held with the First Minister since 1st November 2023? (3.) For each deep dive session on the elect...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
EIR/202500465527
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation relating to Ministerial attendance to NECCUS Decarb Scotland conference: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to, media lines and the speech/remarks prepared for the Minister, which Scottish Government officials participated, any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials, minutes, and any agreed actions: Cabinet Secretary N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
FOI/202500459261
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Scoping Report and Marine Mammal Assessment: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request the following documents related to the proposed Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis: 1. A copy of the full Scoping Report submitted by Northland Power / Spiorad na Mara Ltd (including all appendices and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
FOI/202500460553
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Harbour Energy meetings and materials: EIR release

Please can the Scottish Government provide minutes of all meetings held between its Ministers and representatives of Harbour Energy since the start of 2025. This should include briefings prepared ahead of the meetings, any correspondence between the Minister (s) and Harbour Energy staff in the lead up to and aftermath...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
EIR/202500476205
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Grants received by specific councillor under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. The total number and value of grants received by Councillor Ross Lambie under the Forestry Grant Scheme since 1 April 2019. Please provide all grants received broken down by each financial year

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2025-09-04
Reference
EIR/202500468631
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector