Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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

Breakdown of all forestry grants: EIR release

A full breakdown of all grants and other funds either paid or still to be paid as a contract commitment for trees, tree planting, fencing and any other items associated with the following tree planting projects below that are listed on the Woodland Carbon Code register: Ralia (ID104000000026734) Scottish Woodlands Ltd...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300351432
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information held relating to Tom Arthur MSP meeting with Costa Coffee: EIR release

All recorded information held by the Scottish Government, relating to Tom Arthur MSP’s, then Minister for Public Finance, Planning and Community Wealth, meeting with Costa Coffee on 26 January 2023. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300353757
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding A96 project: EIR release

1. Email correspondence, including attached files, to/from/cc Lawrence Shackman, Director of Major Projects at Transport Scotland to/from/cc email addresses containing "@aecom.com" and/or "@jacobs.com", between August 2021 and August 2023, filtered by keyword search for term: "Elgin" and/or "bypass" and/or "Keith" and/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300371575
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communication with Crown regarding Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland Bill 2022: FOI release

Information under the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 and the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the Cost of Living (Tenant Protection) Scotland bill 2022. Copies of all correspondence, sent and received, between the Scottish government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Qu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 160 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.38(1) s.41 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200325297
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Paul Wheelhouse speech for Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan: EIR release

On 15th October 2020, Paul Wheelhouse, then the Minister for Energy, Connectivity and the Islands, gave a pre-recorded speech to a webinar on Offshore Investment Opportunities for Japan. Please provide: The text of Paul Wheelhouse’s speech as delivered. The final draft of the speaking note prepared ahead of the recor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200330494
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy: EIR release

On 4th November 2021, as part of the iterative review process for the Sectoral Marine Plan for offshore wind energy, the Scottish Government published a call for evidence. Please provide all submissions received in response to the call for evidence. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202200331120
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Preparation of briefing to Cabinet Secretary regarding cladding issues: FOI release

the briefing to the Cabinet Secretary in support of the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation and follow-up for the statement internal correspondence relating to the preparation of the supporting press release, Working together to fix cladding issues, Published 12 May 2022 https://www.gov.scot/n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 217 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300341516
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance correspondence: EIR release

A list of all extenal meetings where the subject of the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was discussed since November 2021. All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. All minutes of these meetings. All correspondence relating to these meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
FOI/202300372044
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information and copy notice of any Statutory Plant Health Notice in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran: EIR release

We would like to request the information and copy notice of any SPHN [Statutory Plant Health Notice] in an area of Brodick, Isle of Arran […] and would very much appreciate help and guidance as to what, if any notices or requirements may need to be met within this specific area. (https://osmaps.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/osm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-12
Reference
202300346623
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Engagement with True North (Scotland) LTD: EIR release

1. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 3rd May 2023. 2. What was discussed at the meeting between True North (Scotland) Ltd and Scottish Government officials on Wednesday 6th September 2023. 3. What was the subject of the event that took pla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300379627
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Records of investigation into felling adjacent to Robroyston Road in March 2022: EIR release

The records of the investigation in to the legality of felling of a site adjacent to Robroyston road in March 2022. More specifically can you provide the evidence that pertains to the estimations that the volume felled was less than 5 cubic metres volume. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300337072
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Information relating to felling at Woodilee Road site, Lenzie: EIR release

Any information in relation to this alleged prosecution and fine […] relating to trees which were felled without authorisation at a site bounded by Woodilee Road, Eastergarngaber Road and Seven Sisters ornamental Gardens all Lenzie between 6th and 8th of March 2017. Further since that time part of the site has been sub...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.2 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202300340740
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 dualling between Inverness and Nairn: EIR release

All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, texts, minutes of meetings, any other records) provided to Scottish Government ministers - including the minister for transport, the cabinet secretary for net zero and just transition, the cabinet secretary for finance and the first minister - relating to the procedures and p...

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.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
FOI/202300369829
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford: EIR release

Correspondence relating to consultation in connection with case FPA-8627: The Ford. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regulations. We are applyi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 1 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298404
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round: EIR release

On 19th January 2022, Scottish Government Ministers met with fisheries representatives to discuss the outcome of the ScotWind Leasing Round. Please provide the minutes of this meeting and/or any notes/communications about the meeting. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purpose...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

ORE Catapult report about offshore wind energy: EIR release

Page 78 of the Scottish Government’s Sectoral Marine Plan for Offshore Wind Energy includes this statement: 'Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult (“ORE Catapult”) are currently engaged in an examination of these grid infrastructure and connectivity issues and possible solutions, including the use of novel technologies a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-11
Reference
202200298359
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Deputy First Minister's meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for the Deputy First Minister for his meeting/video conference with John Glen MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, on 27 October 2022, and all notes and records of the event. This is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagem...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300338350
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government probe into leaked budget: FOI release

1a.) Have/did the Scottish Government launch a probe into the leaked budget proposals which were reported by BBC Scotland on December 15 last year? 1b.) If not, why and if you did explain the process of the investigation? 1c.) What was the final outcome of the investigation? 1d.) Any correspondence (including emails...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.1C s.1D s.38(1) s.29(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2023-12-08
Reference
202300344253
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 Accidents, safety and dualling: EIR release

Any and all communications between Scottish Government ministers and officials regarding the dualling of the road in the past year. Any documents relating to fatal accidents on the road in the past year. The minutes of any meetings relating to the safety of the road in the past year. The minutes of any meetings relatin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 60 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.6(1) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.2 s.10(5) 30 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300341022
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Inspection records for pavement at 365-367 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

Copies of inspection records for the pavement running along the frontage of 365-367 Kingsway Dundee for the period 12 months prior to 14 February 2022 as well as any inspections since that time along with any reports made to third parties about defects or other issues discovered during those inspections. Copies of any...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300343635
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

M8 inspection/repair records: EIR release

With reference to the M8 eastbound from junction 12 to 11: The record of inspections for the area of the M8 which the incident occurred (between junction 12 and 11, East Bound) for the past 12 months. Records of repairs for the area for the last 12 month. Confirmation of how the area is inspected. Any records of simil...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 8 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202300350591
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant: correspondence between Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance: FOI release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and the companies of the GFG Alliance on the subject of the Kinlochleven hydro-electric plant. The correspondence can be limited to that to/from Ministers and that to/from the Economic Development directorate.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 10 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200315653
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Risk log for Project Lavender and associated updates: FOI release

For the calendar year 2021 and 2022, the risk log for Project Lavender and any associated updates.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.30 s.33(1) s.20 6 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200318539
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Shirley-Anne Somerville's meetings July 2022: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meetings: 1a.) Shirley-Anne Somerville's meeting ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38 s.34(1) s.1B s.38(1)B s.30 s.20 14 attachments
Published
2023-12-07
Reference
202200331294
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A75 since the beginning of 2023: FOI release

Any correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government relating to the A75 since the beginning of 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 83 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29 s.30B s.38B s.20 4 attachments
Published
2023-12-06
Reference
202300342520
Directorate
Topic
Public sector