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

Various questions regarding Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs): EIR release

Information confirming the current status of each of the Forest Land Management Plans (FLMPs), including: Which FLMPs are being consulted upon by each of the agencies at present; Where consultation is ongoing, what stage they have reached in the administrative procedure and applicable timescales for any further commen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-17
Reference
FOI/202000076915
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Total area of commercial forestry felled in Strathoykel and catchment area: EIR release

Since a large part of Strathoykel has already been clear felled, under freedom of information I am interested in knowing the total [area of] commercial forestry in the catchment and the area that has been clear felled in the last 10 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2020-09-16
Reference
FOI/202000077926
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

A copy of all correspondence relating to your clients property at Dirleton New Mains Farm, near North Berwick between the Council’s Planning Department (including the Landscape Officer), Scottish Forestry, Gullane Area Community Council and the Dirleton Village Association.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-15
Reference
FOI/202000066001
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Farming and rural, Public sector

A90/A937 Laurencekirk Junction improvement scheme: EIR release

“1) How much has Transport Scotland spent on this project so far in total? 2) Please break down the total cost by what Transport Scotland has spent money on in general terms: ie, public consultation, the design process, surveying, etc. 3) Please tell me the original target cost of this project.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-09-08
Reference
FOI/202000062980
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trunk Road reports and manuals: EIR release

"a copy of the following documents: 1. The latest version of the term contract for the Management and Maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road Network in the north east of Scotland. 2. A copy of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual 3. A copy of the Trunk Road Condition Manual 4. I would also be pleased if ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000067095
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn).: EIR release

“I refer to marine finfish site FS0605 - Creag an T'Sagairt (Loch Hourn). Please provide the following information: (i) copies of any current licences issued under the Marine (Scotland) Act 2010, or predecessor legislation, in respect of this farm site, to include any mooring licences or relevant well boat licences; (i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000068316
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports of Salmon eggs and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019: EIR release

Imports of ova (salmon eggs) and Infectious Salmon Anaemia (ISA) since 16 December 2019 and further specified: Ova import data since the last imports detailed in the information disclosed via FOI-19-02663 (i.e. data since 16 December 2019). Information in relation to discussions re. ova imports since 16 December 2019,...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2020-09-03
Reference
FOI/202000058422
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Economy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys Scotland Framework results: FOI release

1. That I am provided with contact details for your superior officer so that I may submit a complaint about your handling of this appeal and your failure to return my voicemail of 9 December regarding the GDRP aspect of the tender. 2. That I am provided with a copy of the responses received from other bidders with rega...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.20 s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-09-02
Reference
FOI/202000032394
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Disability Assistance Assessments providers TUPE to ATOS correspondence: FOI release

Papers and correspondence relating to the preparation of, and discussion relating to, planned Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006 actions relating to staff who currently work variously for IAS (formerly Atos) and/or Maximus/CHDA for the purposes of: 1. delivering disability assistance a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-31
Reference
FOI/202000061219
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Necessary Wayleave Application correspondence: EIR release

Over the 3 requests you asked for the following : WAY-340-4 - I would like to receive copies of all documents and correspondence held by the government's Planning and Environmental Appeals Division regarding their case reference WAY-340-4 which concerned a Necessary Wayleave Application Under Schedule 4 To The Electric...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34 8 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000065941 / FOI/202000066513 / FOI/202000067102
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Energy, Public sector

Infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (MCOs): EIR release

The number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (MCOs) and fisheries spatial management rules – both seasonal and permanent - relating to the Inshore Fishing Order 2004 (hereafter ‘incidents’) between 26th May 2019 and 25th May 2020 The names of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-27
Reference
FOI/202000051696
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 trunk road Haughs Road in Keith repairs: EIR release

‘a full and detailed description of repairs carried out between 1st January 2020 and 1st June 2020 on the section of road specified - A96 trunk road between Haughs Road in Keith and the 89016 junction (and the turn off towards Buckie). The section that I would like full details on is the section of road 17675/13 : JUNC...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI/202000053359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 A937 Laurencekirk Junction Improvement Scheme: EIR release

“1) the number of objections received by TS in relation to this scheme. 2) the origin of each objection. I understand commercial sensitivity may preclude some of this information so I would accept "a landowner" or "a local authority" in this instance. 3) the details of the nature of each objection and how they were lod...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-08-17
Reference
FOI-202000053335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Detrunked A737 in Dalry: EIR release

I require the monitoring data if possible. Can you supply this please as these signs are being regularly activated.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000054527
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tree Health Pest & Disease Surveys results: FOI Review

Q1. Request for contact details for a senior person in the procurement division. Q3. Evidence of legal advice being sought and obtained. Q4. Evidence to substantiate Lynda Collin’s claim that an assessment of the conduct of the tender took place and that it was found that the process had met the requirements of the Pub...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.17(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-12
Reference
FOI/202000050145
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment projects: EIR release

Details regarding 'Environmental Impact Assessment projects. 1. Please can you tell me the number of times Scottish Forestry asked applicants to apply for consent for forestry projects in areas that were below the thresholds it publishes in the years 2020; 2019 and 2018? 2. Please can you tell me how many individual pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.1 s.4 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-11
Reference
FOI/202000051539
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Mandatory wearing of face coverings in shops: FOI release

The following documents, reports and policy logs regarding First Ministers declaration that face masks are to be mandatory in shops announced 2nd July 2020. 1. Copies of scientific reports name, authors and recommendations. 2. Minutes of cabinet meetings or other meetings relating to same 3. Copies of who voted and ho...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.17(1) s.20 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-08-10
Reference
FOI/202000056858 FOI/202000055985
Directorate
International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

M8 Trunk Road junction 20, West Street Off Ramp: EIR release

1. all maintenance inspections times, dates and information reported, negative or otherwise 2. repairs & exact locations on carriageway.(specifically to the above ) 3. incident reports of damage to the carriageway received at your control room or otherwise informed to the aforementioned from the 1st February to 1st Mar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence contracts s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-08-03
Reference
FOI/202000054241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway: EIR release

The outline cost estimates for the Borders Railway and any data on the social economic impact of reopening the line.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000050758
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings and communications with Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and representatives: EIR release

Letters received from, and any correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions between Advance Construction (Scotland) Ltd and it's representatives, including James Martin Shields (also known as Seamus Shields) and the Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers from 2017 to the date of this FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-07-30
Reference
FOI/202000046711
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Douglas Oakervee review of HS2: EIR release

According to the Greengauge 21 document 'High-Speed Rail and Scotland' [May 2020( https://www.rail-leaders.com/wp-content/uploads/High-Speed-Rail-and-Scotland.pdf ) Transport Scotland made a submission to the Douglas Oakervee review of HS2, and this included proposals for new rail lines south of Glasgow, represented as...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.10(5) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000046027
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 driving conditions on specific date: EIR release

Please advise what the driving conditions were like on Wednesday 11 March 2020 on the M74. 1. Was there any snow or ice reported? 2. Was any gritting done? 3. Was there any accidents reported? You clarified on 9 June the time and location of the incident related to your request as being 11.30 in the evening and it was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 51 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-28
Reference
FOI/202000029327
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Records of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations: FOI release

Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Scottish Government ministers, whether proved or disproved. Please limit to the time period 3 May 2007 to present. · Any record of bullying, harassment or abuse allegations made against Director-Generals or Directors, whether proved or disproved. Plea...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 90 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.20 s.34(1) s.30 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-13
Reference
FOI/202000018100
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grant applications for rhododendron management on Riska Island: EIR release

Grant applications and support provided for the management of Rhododendron within woodland on Riska Island between 2010 and the present. 1. Grant applications for forest management, management of rhododendrons (non native species) this may have previously been a Woodland Improvement Grant or similar. 2. Company name or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000040739
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Discussions regarding the planning permission for Granton harbour: EIR Review

“All documents, notes, notes of discussions, diary entries, minutes and emails whether held electronically or otherwise in respect of any discussions between the Scottish Ministers and City of Edinburgh Council between July 1st 2019 and 30th April 2020 in respect of the agreement of the Scottish Ministers not to defend...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-07-08
Reference
FOI/202000047256
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector