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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Salmon farm visits by Chief Veterinary Officer since 2017: EIR release

Details of all visits to salmon industry premises since 2017 by Scotland’s Chief Vet Sheila Voas. Which included: Finfish marine cages. Hatcheries. Lumpfish facilities. Wrasse facilities. Salmon industry offices. All gratuities offered by the salmon industry to Mrs Voas. All gratuities received from the salmon industr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200277190
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: EIR release

Correspondence between Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon and the following people regarding The Sea Fish (Prohibition on Fishing) (Firth of Clyde) Order 2022: Committee Clerks Scottish Government Officials Lobby groups MSPs from the Scottish Green Party

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-20
Reference
FOI/202200275727
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seagreen Wind Energy Limited and unexploded ordnance clearance activities: EIR release

"The written report by Seagreen Wind Energy Limited in respect of unexploded ordnance clearance activities, submitted as part of the licensing requirements. Any background briefing notes, advice and correspondence involving officials, advisers and ministers with regards to Scottish Parliament Written Answer S6W-05332 b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-19
Reference
FOI/202200273319
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial analysis undertaken regarding ScotWind auction: EIR release

1. Any Net Present Value analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWind auction. 2. Any other value for money analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government orreceived by the Scottish Government via Crown Estate Scotland around theScotWi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-04-14
Reference
FOI/202200277291
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications with Scottish Water regarding funding: EIR release

Please can you share any communications regarding funding exchanged by Scottish Water and the Scottish Government between 1 February 2022 and the current date? Please limit the scope of the request to Scottish Water's price increases.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200284103
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Possible reintroduction of wolves in Scotland: EIR release

Information (including reports, research, proposals, etc.) held by The Scottish Government surrounding any possible reintroduction of wolves in Scotland, by the Scottish Government, other public bodies, or private individuals/organisations, for any and all time periods until present. You also requested that the informa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-07
Reference
FOI/202200276764
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Provision of A78 electronic traffic signage: EIR release

Information on the provision of electronic traffic signage in front of the Rowantree Restaurant and Garden Centre (KA22 8PG) on the A78 north of Ardrossan. I would be grateful if you can provide me with the assessment of the need for this provision and the total cost involved.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-04-04
Reference
FOI/202200284742
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A702 Culvert Location: EIR release

"Information relating to the location of culverts on the A702 between two Latitude/Longitude points. I am concerned that flooding on the notorious Dolphinton Straight may be a result of the existing culvert configuration being inadequate for the climatic conditions. This was self evident in Oct 2021 when indeed a perio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-30
Reference
FOI/202200283095
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) and Jackie Baillie MSP: EIR release

“My request is for all correspondence and minutes of discussions between the Department of Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA) and Jackie Baillie MSP in relation to DPEA case reference PPA- 160-2034.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200276765
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Balnamoon wind turbine planning appeal: EIR release

All documents related to the planning appeal PPA-300-166 to build a wind turbine at Balnamoon crossroads. In particular, we require planning application submissions, planning permission documents and signed copies detailing the discharge of planning consent.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200277392
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence stating 'farming', 'emissions' and 'climate change': EIR release

Correspondence between First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon MSP, Minister Màiri McAllan MSP, Minister Patrick Harvey MSP, Minister Lorna Slater MSP regarding ‘farming’, ‘emissions’ and ‘climate change’ between 1 May 2021 and 22 December 2021. Correspondence can include emails, WhatsApp me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-29
Reference
FOI/202100267740
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Communications regarding disposal of Scottish Water owned subsidiary Business Stream: EIR release

1. All internal communications since the start of 2018 relating to the consideration of the disposal of the Scottish Water owned subsidiary Business Stream. 2. Confirmation that the disposal of Business Stream has featured in discussion between the Scottish Government and staff at the Water Industry Commission. 3. All ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-29
Reference
FOI/202200272092
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Called in planning applications during 2020/21 and 2021/22: EIR release

In relation to Scotland: 1. The number of planning applications called in during the business year 2020/21, including the types of application (OPP/FPP/ LBC etc) and the category of the development. 2. The number of planning applications called in during the business year 2021/22 (so far), including the types of applic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-28
Reference
FOI/202200286780
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communications regarding Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charges: EIR release

All communications, minutes and other notes of discussions within the Scottish Government on the issue of the powers of the Water Industry Commission to set minimum water charge levels in addition to charge caps and to establish a minimum income expectation on Scottish Water as part of the 2021/27 regulatory period.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-24
Reference
FOI/202200272110
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial vehicle use statistics: FOI release

1. The total number of ministerial vehicles used for official business by Scottish Government ministers. 2. The age of the total number of vehicles, broken down by year of manufacture. 3. Information relating to the number of cars which are compliant with the requirements set out in the Transport Scotland Low Emission ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.4 s.20
Published
2022-03-17
Reference
FOI/202200283199
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spend on A9 and A96 dualling programmes: EIR release

The amount already spent their effort to dual the A9 and A96 roads, as promised by the Scottish Government in their programme for Government this year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-03-16
Reference
FOI/202200272073
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

PAG2021 Trunk Road Network auditing contract: EIR release

"If there is a link to the recently awarded contract for auditing the Trunk Road Network including what they are responsible for as part of the contract, how many tender returns were received and what value the contract is for? Can it be confirmed that the company carrying out the auditing are properly certified to be ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2022-03-15
Reference
FOI/202200275133
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding COP26 COVID testing protocol: FOI Review

1. Any internal correspondence, handouts, reports, documents, memos which reference the COP26 testing protocol and the evidence of its efficacy between November 1 to date. 2. Any references to the COP26 testing protocol in discussions around the vaccine certification scheme from November 1 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200269688 Review of 202100257331
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

All salmon imports since 1st January 2020: EIR release

“Could you please include ALL salmon imports since 1 January 2020? That includes parr and any other sizes and salmon types.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200272899
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pollution which may result from wind farm development: EIR release

1. When and specifically, how microplastic pollution issues will be addressed by the Scottish Government. In particular, on leading edge erosion aspects, assessment of Bisphenol A (BNA) and other pollutants found in water and water sources near industrial wind turbines in Scotland. 2. Copies of plans to measure the pol...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2022-03-03
Reference
FOI/202200276512
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding Ramsar sites: EIR release

Please supply and publish on www.gov.scot the following information: 1. Any final submission for approval (by Ministers or otherwise), since and including 9 September 2021 and pursuant to the Briefing Document (as per items a and d above), relating to planning policy protection for Ramsar sites and/or features. 2. Docu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100266916
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Protection of Ramsar sites: EIR release

1. A full version of “Document 2” from case FOI/19/00577, with no content redacted under EIRs regulation 10 or similar FOISA exemptions. [“Document 2”, disclosed with redactions on 3 May 2019 and detailed at Annex A para 1, is the last pdf document linked from footnote 1]. 2. Any documents (including emails and/or note...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-03-01
Reference
FOI/202100201628
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of meetings with Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

Please disclose all correspondence, agendas from meetings, minutes and details and attendees of meetings between the Scottish Government (including Marine Scotland, civil servants, ministers and special advisors) and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), in relation to the following consultation: ‘Proposal...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-24
Reference
FOI/202100265693
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100248056 "Marine Scotland Compliance's submissions to the Procurator Fiscal relating to all cases of illegal fishing within Scotland’s Marine Protected Areas and areas subject to mandatory fishing areas (seasonal and/or permanent) which have been heard in court in 2020 and in 2021 to date, a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.34 s.2(1) s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-23
Reference
FOI/202200271010 review of 202100248056
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence concerning Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA): EIR release

1) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials concerning the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA). 2) Written documentation or correspondence shared between Scottish ministers or Scottish government officials and BOGA member ministers or officials (e.g. Denm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-22
Reference
FOI/202100254364
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector