Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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2,557 matching releases

Correspondence regarding electricity costs: EIR release

For the period 8th September 2023 - date, please provide any correspondence or documentation held by the Chief Economist, Constitution, Energy and Climate Change, or Offshore Wind directorates which discusses the cost of electricity generated by Scottish renewables.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512110
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Fingleton review of nuclear regulation correspondence: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, reports, memos or other recorded information in 2025 and 2026 relating to the Fingleton review and the UK Government's subsequent announcement, including any discussions with UK Government representatives.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512328
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon: EIR release

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon, specifically in relation to the reported mortality figures at the Portree site operated by Bakkafrost. In a recent earnings call transcript, Bakkafrost’s CEO stated that “The input mortality [at Portree] was19% within the first 90 days...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600500778
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence about the Scottish Water water charge rise: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, held about the Scottish Water water charge rise, between January 1 2026 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511707
Directorate
Topic

Scottish Forestry information related to trees removal: EIR release

Over the course of two weeks from 20th Feb 2026, around 50 significant, mature pine trees were removed from land adjacent to Scorguie Road, Inverness, following the refusal of planning permission to develop that land. The removal of the trees was mentioned during the Highland Council committee hearing as being part of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600512287
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland roadworks on the A74(M) information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569: EIR release

"Please provide the following recorded information relating to WM001-GM/2026/5569 on the A74(M): What works are being carried out at this location by Transport Scotland Please provide any plans and reports for the works being carried out. Time Period: June 2025 to 8 April 2026"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600514146
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Litter accumulation on the Motorways and Special Roads: EIR release

Thank you for your letter of 5 March 2026. I appreciate the operational information provided. However, aspects of your response raise questions about how the approach described aligns in practice with the requirements of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 and the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202600513552
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Suspected unauthorised tree felling queries: EIR release

Further to emails to Scottish Forestry of 8 December 2025 with subject: Central Scotland - Felling query - Report a suspected unauthorised felling (222.0925) You asked for 1. Could you please also confirm whether Scottish Forestry has opened an investigation into this matter yet? If an investigation has been opened,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: EIR/202500498509
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels in Shetland statistics: EIR release

The annual statistics for scallop landings by Shetland-registered fishing vessels landed in Shetland from the year 2000 to the most recent year for which data is available. If possible, please include: Total annual tonnage landed Total annual value Any available breakdowns by port or landing location within Shetland N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495644
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gateway Review Fleet Renewal Programme information: EIR release

(…) Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Fleet Renewal Programme' (…)

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500494957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident and road/lane closure data for 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 31st December 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st December 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: EIR/202600500403
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy and Biodiversity on the subject of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity between 2021 and 2023 on the subject of part 1 or part 2 of Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill as originally drafted. Any correspondence sent from Lorna Slater in her role as Minister for Green Skills, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500496587
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement Processes for Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Service (CHFS) Direct Award: EIR release

Recorded information held by Transport Scotland limited to internal memos, formal reports, or risk assessments (excluding emails), from January 2024 to May 2025: 1. Documents outlining the criteria and justifications used for deciding on a direct award for the CHFS contract, including any evaluations of service contin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202500495918
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry contract for the Creag Bhalg woodland creation scheme: EIR release

A copy of SF's contract for this woodland with Balavil.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202600511659
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling permission and restocking order over a Caravan Site exemption certificate for the site known as Garden Cottage: EIR release

We wish to raise an FOI in regard to the caravan application from Caledonian touring club. We require all emails and computer files and telephone calls and any other form of communication originating from North Ayrshire Council, local councillors, and the [REDACTED] from Eglinton house with particular interest in North...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510879
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Carlinden Burn Stage 1 Stakeholder Engagement evidence: EIR release

1. The Stage 1 stakeholder engagement log submitted by the applicant for Carlinden Burn (25FGS86479). 2. All evidence of community engagement provided by the applicant (letters, emails, meeting notices, logs, notes of concerns, summaries of engagement). 3. Any internal Scottish Forestry assessment, tracking sheets or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202500497160
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence relating to ‘greening’ and Scotland’s islands: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie relating to ‘greening’ since January 2025. 3. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie relating specifically to greening and Scotland’s islands since January 2025. 4. Any correspondence sent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)E

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: EIR/202600501542
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Scottish Government regarding specific planning applications: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence relating to The Town and Country Planning (Notification of Applications) (10 or more homes on non-allocated land) (Scotland) Direction 2025 between Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and the Scottish Government regarding planning applications 25/00457/PPDM and 25/00244/PPDM.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509019
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information relating to the A85 Ardchyle and junction A827: EIR release

Specifically, my query relates to the A85 and the stretch of road between Ardchyle and the junction with the A827 to Killin. Please can you send me: A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but this should include details of the intended frequency of road s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202600512923
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Palaemon serratus landings statistics 2000-2024 in UK: EIR release

‘landing trends of the common prawn (Palaemon serratus) in Great Britain between2000 and 2024. I am writing to ask whether you hold data that includes the following variables for this species and time period: Landed weight (tonnes) Landed value (GBP) Gear type Landing dates Landing port Vessel nationality Vessel leng...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Black Law Wind Farm s36 Application IEC 3/34: EIR release

“I would like to submit a FOISA request for a copy of the above (Black Law Wind Farm) s36 application and all related documentation, which was consented in 2004 and is not available through the ECU’s online portal.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: FOI/202300382353
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices contract information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to the following contract: Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices. The details requested were: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509540
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Records relating to Raeshaw Estate General Licence restriction and associated communications: EIR release

Information relating to ministerial awareness and discussion of the General Licence restriction imposed by NatureScot in February 2026 on Raeshaw Estate in the Scottish Borders. More specifically: 1. All briefings, submissions, internal memoranda, or speaking notes prepared for: The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affair...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508718
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Risk assessments, reoffending projections and correspondence regarding early prisoner release measures: FOI release

All internal risk assessments, reoffending projections, and correspondence between the Justice Directorate and Police Scotland regarding the impact of early prisoner release measures introduced since 1 August 2025 All internal risk assessments, reoffending projections, and correspondence between the Justice Directorate...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508818
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector