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

Exporting Scottish Water: EIR release

1. Has the Scottish Government since 2020 commissioned any studies to evaluate the capital cost, engineering viability and likely return on investment of exporting water to England? 2. Has the Westminster government made any formal or informal requests to the Scottish Government to discuss exporting water to England? 3...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200317330
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-01-11
Reference: FOI/202200317900
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Carlock Wall costs breakdown: EIR release

"Please can you supply the costs/figures. 1: Costs that have already been paid to contractors for works relating to Carlock Wall. 2: Costs that have been invoiced. 3: Costs for the completion of the FULL project at "CARLOCK WALL" works on the A77 South of Ballantrae that have yet to be invoiced. I am looking for the FU...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2023-01-10
Reference: FOI/202200319055
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed Camera Maintenance Costs: EIR release

1. Please inform me how many fixed speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG Gatso, Truvelo, HADECS). 2. Please inform me how many average speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG SPECS, VE...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)

Published: 2023-01-06
Reference: FOI/202200334644
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Commercial forestry applications: EIR release

Please could you confirm to me The number of “Conifer” woodland creation grant applications under the Forestry Grant Scheme received by year for the last 10 years. The percentage of those applications that have been refused. The percentage of those applications still pending. The percentage of those applications conse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2023-01-05
Reference: FOI/202200332098
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Permissions Granted to Scottish Woodlands - Ballyoukan Forest: EIR release

all documents, communications and plans (written, electronic or otherwise) pertaining to any permissions approved for Scottish Woodlands related to Ballyoukan Forest since 1975. This request relates to all materials provided together with all correspondence between the applicant, their representative(s), other relevant...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)

Published: 2022-12-22
Reference: FOI/202200332341
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Grant money to businesses for tree planting and securities over planted land: EIR release

1. How many applicants have received grant money from the Scottish Government for the planting of trees? 2. Of the applicants that have received grant money, how many of them were required to provide a security over the planted land to the Scottish Government? I would like the requested information from the date of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-21
Reference: FOI/202200330094
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Spend on the A92/A96 Haudagain Improvement project: EIR release

How much has been spent by the Scottish Government on the A92/A96 Haudagain Improvement project?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-12-20
Reference: FOI/202200329494
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Speed Activated Traffic Lights - A75, Springholm: EIR release

An update on the current status of the speed activated lights at Springholm on the A75 and have a few questions relating to the matter. In a letter dated August 4th 2021 I was informed by Alasdair Sim that evidence was still being gathered to pursue a change in the Traffic Signs Regulation and General Directions (TSRGD...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.64 s.13 s.5

Published: 2022-12-19
Reference: FOI/202200330286
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Data on forest damage due to windthrow in the last decade: EIR release

Provide an overview of permissions granted due to windthrow? Or can you provide me with a source that could help me in my search?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200322476
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wayleave application for Pencloe Wind Farm: EIR release

Documentation relating to the necessary wayleave application ‘Blackhill Substation to Pencloe Wind Farm’, including: Date of wayleave application submission Date the application was found complete Date of any consultations, to whom and provision of responses received Date of referral to DPEA Application reference numb...

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

Published: 2022-12-15
Reference: FOI/202200320879
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cavers East Lodge - Presence of Badger Setts and Mitigation: EIR release

Re Felling License Ref: FPA-7409 Please can you advise on any information Scottish Forestry holds regarding establishing the presence of badger setts in the above area of woodland, recently felled under license, and any mitigation activity that ensued?

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

Published: 2022-12-14
Reference: FOI/202200320244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Legal right to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport: EIR release

The purpose of this FOI is to confirm the legal right of Scottish Woodland/7 Owners to modify the Ballyoukan Road to accommodate timber transport for harvesting of Ballyoukan Forest. As SF granted a felling license in 2014 to Scottish Woodland/7 Owners which included proposed modification of Ballyoukan Road then this s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330516
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Right of access to use the Ballyoukan Road for timber operations: EIR request

Within the recently received background document SF state “The owners of the seven forests have a legal right of access to use the private road running from the forest to the minor public road”. The purpose of this FOI is to establish Scottish Woodland / 7 Owners legal right of access, gather documented evidence and co...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2022-12-09
Reference: FOI/202200330514
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate routine inspections: EIR release

Are the Fish Health Inspectorate “routine inspections” pre-arranged with the owners of the salmon farm they are to visit? In particular, were the visits by the FHI to Scottish Sea Farms sites in Shetland (Cliftsound etc) of July 2022 arranged with the company in advance or were they completely unannounced?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.9

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200330793
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Highway licence permit applications: EIR request

The number of applications received between 1st April 2021 to 31st March 2022 for the following highway licences/permits: Cranes / Cherry pickers / MEWPS Hoardings / Site Fencing Material on highway Scaffolding Skips Café tables and chairs A Boards TTRO's / TTRN's Section 50's Section 171's Crossovers / Dropped Kerbs H...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.50 s.17 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2022-12-08
Reference: FOI/202200324122
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Extension to the road works at the Rest and Be Thankful: EIR release

The reason for the recent extension to the road works section at the RABT and an estimate of timescale as to when this will be moved back to its original position.

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

Published: 2022-12-05
Reference: FOI/202200331966
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned: EIR release

Please provide any Scottish Government discussion/analysis on how Scotland would meet electricity demand in the event of the power stations at Torness and Peterhead being decommissioned.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(4)E 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200322629
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Hulls 801 and 802 - procurement process, reviews undertaken: EIR release

1) Any internal review, lessons learned report, or other reflective document which centered on the lessons to be learned from the procurement of hulls 801 and 802. 2) A record of the procurement process followed, and any 'best practice' internal guidance for those involved in procurement decisions of this nature.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 159 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200290957
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

S30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019: EIR release

Information regarding Section 30 of the Planning (Scotland) Act 2019, in particular: 1. Any mechanisms in place to monitor compliance by Planning Authorities with Section 30 of the Act; 2. Any guidance released by the Scottish Government to assist Planning Authorities in complying with Section 30 of the Act, and; 3. An...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.30 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-11-15
Reference: FOI/202200324179
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Public sector

M74 Southbound Lane Closures: EIR release

"A list of dates and times of lane closures on the M74 between Junction 1 and Junction 7 on the M74 Southbound between 1st August 2021 and 31st May 2022."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200317592
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021: EIR release

"Please provide any data and/or information related to Combined Sewer Overflows across the Scottish sewer network since July 2021."

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

Published: 2022-11-02
Reference: FOI/202200316041
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Delayed payments to agriculture and farming payments: EIR release

The number of delayed payments from the latest round of agriculture and farming payments paid out from 18 September 2022. Payments from any these schemes or others can be included: Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) The Young Farmer Payment (YFP) Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) Scottish Upland Sheep Support Schem...

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

Published: 2022-10-27
Reference: FOI/202200327135
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector

A77-Four way traffic lights system update: EIR release

Urgent access to the most recent plans for the proposed changes and timescales for the road traffic system on the A77 next to the Cortin Road and Maybole Rd Junctions.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2022-10-27
Reference: FOI/202200322412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Rural payments in 2021/2022: EIR release

Any delayed payment’s recorded from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme The total number of payments issued from each of these schemes: Basic Payment Scheme The Young Farmer Payment Scottish Suckler Beef Suppor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2022-10-25
Reference: FOI/202200315869
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector