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

Greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity: EIR release

You asked if the Scottish Government has estimated the share of greenhouse gas emissions from North Sea oil and gas activity which is attributable to Scotland. You also asked the following supplementary questions: (1.) What is the progress on emissions reduction vs the 1990 baseline for Scotland, including its share o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410261
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change, sea water temperature and regional variations in mortality of farmed salmon: EIR release

Please disclose in full detail the “recent analysis of data by the Scottish government” which indicates that regional differences in mortality cannot be explained by temperature alone, that was referred to in the Guardian article. Please also disclose all other Scottish Government analysis, research and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.20 s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400403358
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Muckrach Forestry Grant: EIR release

I understand that, as at BrewDog, many of the trees planted at Muckrack (located north of the A938 between Duthill and Dulnain Bridge) with the aid of a grant from Scottish Forestry may have died - many eaten by hares. Please provide me, under freedom of information, with: A copy of the contract, including the schedul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417707
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Successful Just Transition Fund applications: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400417620
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Inspection dates (Follow up to 202400409617): EIR release

In relation to your previous request (our reference 202400409617) you asked if the following information was held "dates, drivers info, type of vehicle used, type of monitering equipment, number personnel in vehicle, calibration of equipment etc etc.

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400414412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Zero carbon heating systems, heat pumps and supplying hydrogen to Germany: EIR release

1. Could you supply all briefings, analysis prepared for or by the Scottish Government, all minutes/notes from meetings, all correspondence sent and received by the government, including internally, about Scotland supplying hydrogen to Germany, from between November 1 2023 and the date of this FOI? 2. Could you supply...

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410817
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Felling at Rosehall Sutherland: EIR release

Information from Forestry and Land Scotland with regard felling done at Rosehall Sutherland nr Lairg. I would like the information from October 2023 until May 1 2024 .

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411915
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Public health impact of air pollution from canal moorings next to schools: EIR release

I wish to make the following FOI request further to the report in today’s Herald, ‘Clean Air Day: Doctors demand tougher curbs on pollution’, regarding children’s vulnerability to air pollution. For clarity, the emissions I refer to come from leisure and residential canal boats burning wood on stoves, idling diesel en...

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

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400419896
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Aberdeen: EIR release

Copies of all emails sent to and from Scottish Government housing staff between February 25 and April 1 which mention Aberdeen and the term RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400407162
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Muckrach inspection report: EIR release

A copy of the report from the grant claim inspection undertaken on 13th June at the Muckrach woodland creation site (our reference 22FGS66265).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400421843
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Former First Minister meetings and water charges: FOI release

1. All correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government, including internal, briefings, notes and minutes from meetings, about Humza Yousaf's appearance at the NFU conference in February 2024. Can you include all correspondence inviting him to the invite, plus briefings for him before and afterwards, between...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: FOI/202400402030
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: EIR release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands' trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: https://twitter.com/ScotGovMarine/status/1770468041622450219

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405570
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport: EIR release

Copies of all briefings on the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport between June 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government - this includes Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government civil servants/officials - and the minutes of any meetings with Falkirk Council in regards to flood prevention schemes. For a time frame I am interested in all of the above over the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400406727
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Loss and Damage progress and final reports: EIR release

A copy of all progress reports and all final reports submitted by all beneficiaries of the Scottish Government’s £2 million funding to address Loss and Damage.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407414
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 road maintenance policy and repair history: EIR release

Specifically, my query relates to the A9 North bound duel section at the Findhorn Bridge Please can you send me: 1) 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 safety inspections, how these insp...

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409617
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Proposed new fish farm at South Strome: EIR release

All information on any correspondence, discussion, meetings with Loch Long Salmon (and any other party or individual) regarding a proposed new fish farm in Stromeferry/South Strome/Loch Carron/Lochcarron including external and internal emails, meetings and phone calls.

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

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407536
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 dual carriageway road maintenance policy and road repair history: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your organisation is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A9 dual carriageway, 1.5km northeast of the junction of the A9 and B8033, Dunblane, towards Perth. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae: EIR release

Copies of correspondence between Jamie Greene MSP and Scottish Government Ministers regarding ferry services to Arran & Cumbrae. I seek seeking correspondence from 6 May 2021 onwards. Please contact me if you need me to clarify my request. If this request is determined to exceed the costs limit I would be grateful for...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400411011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Single Species Threshold in UK Forestry Standards: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act to request information pertaining to the deliberations behind the single species threshold in the UK Forestry Standard 2023 (UKFS). Specifically, I seek access to all relevant correspondence and communications involving Scottish Forestry, including but not limited to em...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400393864
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully ban evidence and analysis: EIR release

1. Could you supply all analysis done by the Scottish Government on how many XL Bullies are now in Scotland following the ban in England and Wales. 2. Humza Yousaf said in an interview on January 5 that "We have a very controlled and quite tight regime when it comes to the management of animals, control of dogs, and t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400394658
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence between the Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong regarding the Rogerhill Solar and BESS pre-application, ECU reference ECU00004823. You also requested details of any meetings that have taken place between ECU and Wardell Armstrong, and any minutes taken, and what was discussed and/or agreed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395989
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

East Dunbartonshire Council's Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) funding application: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) was recently awarded £80m from the LEIP. I have concerns about the information submitted by East Dunbartonshire Council on their recent LEIP funding application. Can you please provide me with a copy of EDC's LEIP application?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400396128
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Learning Investment Programme Fund (LEIP): EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395870
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Prestwick Airport bids and Coul Links golf course plans: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internal, notes and briefings held, about bids for Prestwick Airport, between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. How much money has the Scottish Government given to Prestwick Airport in each of these years, with a breakdown of wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.25(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: FOI/202400396646
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Economy, Public sector, +1 more … Transport