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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A835 Garve Village traffic survey results: EIR release

"How many vehicles were travelling between 41-45mph in the 40mph zone, 46-50mph in the 40mph zone, and over 50mph in the 40mph zone during the October 2022 traffic survey undertaken on the A835 through Garve Village please?"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300339686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Grants awarded for Biomass heating systems: EIR release

“I would like to request information relating to Scottish Government grants made for biomass heating between 01/01/2020 and today. In particular I would like to know financial amounts as well as the reason for the grants”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202300337848
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Persimmon Homes regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM: EIR release

All correspondence between Transport Scotland and Persimmon Homes (or contractors working on their behalf) regarding planning application ref no. 21/01174/PPM on site to the North of Summerlea Rd and West of Snowdon Terr, Seamill, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200333346
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The report, 'Wrong With The Wind' : EIR release

On 9th November 2022, These Islands published a report - Wrong With The Wind - concerning the Scottish Government's frequently cited statistic that Scotland has 25% of Europe's potential offshore wind resource. Please provide: (1). All internal Scottish Government correspondence (including between Ministers, Civil Serv...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-14
Reference
FOI/202200332823
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence discussing offshore wind with Stephen Flynn: EIR release

All Scottish Government correspondence (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Special Advisers, and Press Officers) with Stephen Flynn MP (or his staff) mentioning "offshore wind," 1st January 2022 - 10th December 2022.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-13
Reference
FOI/202200333878
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A77 Road Inspections: EIR release

An electronic copy of all the road inspections carried out on the A77 between Ballantrae and Girvan in Dec 2022 and Jan 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-09
Reference
FOI/202300337230
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial briefing for RAINE Committee: FOI release

government briefings provided to Mairi Gougeon and Mairi McAllan for the RAINE committee on Wednesday 14 December 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.17 s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-08
Reference
FOI/202300336721
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 and A96 Dualling Programmes Correspondence: EIR release

“1. Copies of all correspondence sent to or from the secretary of state for net zero, energy and transport, and/or correspondence sent to or from the transport minister, between June 1 and December 9 2022, in which there is discussion of the timetable and/or financing and/or affordability of the A9 and/or A96 dualling ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2023-02-07
Reference
FOI/202200334072
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431: EIR release

Provide the restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431 (Granite City Forest Carnie Wood).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200324207
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning application appeals for onshore wind or solar proposal: EIR release

How many planning application appeals for an onshore wind or solar proposal in Scotland has Mr Seaton been responsible for discharging in the last ten years? How many of these appeals have been upheld in favour of the appellant? I would also be grateful for some detail of the location of the planning applications which...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-02
Reference
FOI/202200324180
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

A96 Review Cost: EIR release

How much has been spent on the review of the A96 Dualling Programme which includes a climate compatibility assessment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-01
Reference
FOI/202200321454
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 review consultation: FOI release

How many people responded to the consultation survey as part of the A96 Corridor Review which closed for consultation on June 10?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-01
Reference
FOI/202200321478
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Future Offshore Wind Scenarios : EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion of the FOWS study (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) from 1st April 2022 – date and all Scottish Government correspondence with external parties discussing the FOWS study, from 1st April 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-30
Reference
FOI/202200332791
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aquadat entry & photos for Mowi's Blar Mhor FHI: EIR release

Request refers to information relating to our case number 2022-0165 that can be found on page 141 of the following published document: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/transparency-data/2022/03/fishhealth-inspectorate-case-information-2022/documents/may-2022/cases-202200146-20220171/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200323305
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Perth to inverness: FOI release

Information for the A9 between Perth and Inverness: "figures of how many vehicles use the road how traffic has increased from 2012 to 2022 how many accidents there have been how many were fatalities." On 24 October you asked that the date range for the request be amended to 2011 until 2022. As the information you have ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200325424
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Relaxing Greening rules in 2022: EIR release

provide copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying organisations on the topic of relaxing Greening rules in 2022 and for copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying bodies on the topic of relaxing Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme rules to increase ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200319607
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports of ova into Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

“The most recent data on imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. I believe the previous release was made including data until 28th October 2021.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200317956
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 accident statistics and improvement costs: EIR release

‘In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how many (i) deaths (ii) serious injuries and (iii) minor injuries have occurred as a result of crashes on the A96? In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how much money has been invested in upgrading the A96? Specifically, how much money...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200331153
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Brotherton Farm Preliminary Ecological Appraisal: EIR release

An electronic copy of Document 13, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal PPA-400-2133.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200326956
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Banning licence for Shale oil fracking: EIR release

The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport: 1) On what scientific basis are you banning licences for shale deposit fracture – please provide me with it. 2) Is your chauffeured car fossil fuelled.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200322372
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning Aid for Scotland funding: EIR release

Information on funding provided by the Scottish Government to the charity Planning Aid for Scotland. 1. Whether the funding given to Planning Aid for Scotland is provided under certain statutory powers (and if so, please identify the statutory powers - e.g. the Scottish Ministers’ grant-making powers under S253A of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-17
Reference
FOI/202200307057
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Speed limits for trunk roads within FK10 postcode - EIR release

"Could I request that the speed limits for all roads within the FK10 postcode be issued."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200322182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A8 dual carriageway Langbank closures and diversions: EIR release

"Information over the last 5 years, on the number of times the A8 dual carriageway by Langbank has been closed forcing a diversion of traffic onto the Old Greenock Rd, in either direction."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200318046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector