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

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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

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Cost of maintaining and upgrading the A96 Aberdeen/east of Huntly: EIR release

If Transport Scotland’s proposed new A96 dual carriageway, Aberdeen to East of Huntly section goes ahead, Aberdeenshire Council will become responsible for the maintenance and care of the declassified A96. What has been the annual cost, for the last 5 years, of maintaining and upgrading the existing A96 in the above ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-04-30
Reference
FOI/19/00917
Directorate
Topic
Transport

Protection of Wild Mammals review & Code of Practice: foxhounds packs - costs: EIR release

You asked the Scottish Government to confirm: 1. the financial cost attributed to the Scottish Governments Lord Bonomy review of the Protection of Wild Mammals Scotland Act 2002. 2. the financial cost in establishing the Scottish Government chaired stakeholder group formed to establish a Code of Practice for Scottish M...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-04-29
Reference
FOI/19/00942
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road traffic accidents on A78, Bankfoot Roundabout to Wemyss Bay: EIR release

Please supply under the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, the dates and locations of all road traffic accidents reported on the A78 between Bankfoot Roundabout and Wemyss Bay since January 2012. Please also share details of any safety work planned to improve the A78/Inverkip Main Street (East) junction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-16
Reference
FOI/19/00837
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/01004
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00692
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal by Forbes Homes Limited - Inchgarth Farm, Aberdeen: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 March 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to request all documents contained within the case file PPA-100-237.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00829
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to supply copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/18/03511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00615
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00830
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00564
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8/M74 motorway closures when Glasgow Rangers playing at Ibrox: EIR release

Can you please advise on the motorway lane closures and full closures which have been put in place from the Helen street junction of the M8 along to Glasgow Fort junction of M8, and also the M74 between tradeston and Hamilton junctions when Glasgow Rangers have been playing at Ibrox Stadium from January 2017 until this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00179
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints regarding A75 Newton Stewart from the roundabout with A714: EIR release

1. The number of complaints about defects with the A75 at Newton Stewart from the roundabout with the A714 to west of the Hospital and the Barnkirk Road. Between August and December 2018, listed by date. 2. The road repairs made to the same section of road for the same period. Listed by date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speeding data for A84 between Callander and Doune: EIR release

Could you disclose the speeding data for the A84 between Callander and Doune and when the last speed monitoring test was carried out?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00590
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport