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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Private Water Supplies: EIR release

Private Water Supplies in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

A737 and A77 statutory processes and economic assessments: EIR release

Information as to how the decision was made to prioritise this road improvement [A737 Dalry Bypass] before the A77 Maybole bypass. Information on the Economic Impact Assessment for both projects. Information about the removal of the traffic lights which have been sited on the A77 at Carlock hill as to whether the plann...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Dark lamps within South West 4G contract: EIR release

A list of All dark lamps with in the South West 4G contract. To which you clarified, the routes concerned within your request were; A8, M74, M77, M8 and M80.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Perth and Kinross Council Site MU70: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and discussions that have taken place between Transport Scotland and Perth and Kinross Council as regards Site MU70 and the proposed new road junction off the A9. Copies of all correspondence, emails, notes of meetings and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning decisions taken by Ministers and their training: EIR release

Information about Planning decisions taking by Ministers and what specific training the Minister has had. On 4 January after receiving original response you indicated that this did not answer your enquiry so you asked for an analysis of the data you created. This is detailed in the format you requested below: Total D...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Wind turbine appeal decisions: EIR release

You asked for "details of all formal appeals under DPEA and/or DPEA Scotland Regulations that were adjudicated and decided by your appointed official Reporter, Mr Mike Croft, that pertain to planning applications for either wind turbines, wind energy or wind farms."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Traffic report on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh: EIR release

Can I please request a traffic report of the traffic on the M8 Uddingston to Edinburgh Airport on 12th December 2017 at 0745-1000. This is requested for a legal case where I'm told it was 2 hours in traffic to get to the airport that morning so would like confirmation of this please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Action Porty application to Making Places Fund: EIR release

You asked for the Making Places application form relating to the Westbank site in Portobello, Edinburgh.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-11
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Dualling of single-line railway between Montrose and Arbroath: EIR release

Email correspondence between Humza Yousaf and a) Network Rail, b) Transport Scotland regarding the dualling of the single line railway between Montrose and Arbroath, between the period 01 January 2016 to 07 December 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal cases recalled by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Over the past 10 years, how many planning appeals the Minister has called in A breakdown of appeals called in by the Minister e.g. Appeals approved against a Reporter's recommendation. Appeals dismissed against a Reporter's recommendation The broad categories that these appeals fall into e.g. National Importance, Housi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-09
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Funding for Ardgay Regeneration (Gateway to Sutherland) project: EIR release

Information about the funding provided to the Kyle of Sutherland Development Trust in relation to the Ardgay Regeneration (Gateway to Sutherland) project, including in particular: Details of the scope of the project Details of the specific purposes for which the development is intended to be used Details of intended u...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Capture and death of beavers in Beauly area: EIR release

'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, invoices, bills, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning the capture and death of beavers captured in the Beauly area between 30 May 2017 and 22 November 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Proposed Pentland Studios project: FOI release

Any correspondence to or from Fiona Hyslop MSP and/or any member of her staff regarding the proposed Pentland Studios project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 10 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Access to Transport Scotland B road traffic information: EIR release

"Having accessed the Transport Scotland, Map Application website recently, I was surprised to discover that traffic count data is now only available for sections of the A classified road network. For several years I have been using the previous version of the website to check traffic flow on the B768 in Glasgow. Would ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland: EIR release

I would like to request information about the carbon balance of wind farms on Scottish peatland. This should include the central database that has been compiled from the carbon calculator tool, which "compares the carbon costs of wind farm developments with the carbon savings attributable to the wind farm". I would arg...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Global Citizenship, Scotland's International Development Strategy: EIR release

How much money has been spent on Gaelic signage in Scotland since the SNP Government came into office How much money has been spent on Ministerial transport costs in the last five years How much money does Scottish Government give to overseas aid, please give a breakdown of projects.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence in relation to Coul Links golf development: EIR release

Any and all correspondence (written and / or electronic) between Scottish Government ministers / officials and any of Mike Keiser, Kemper Sports, Todd Warnock, Edward Abel Smith or the Embo Trust on the issue of the Coul Links golf development.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-20
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fair Start Scotland contract details: FOI release

Your request: 1. Please can you provide me with a complete cost breakdown of how much funding each successful contractor will receive for their involvement in FSS? This breakdown should include the amount that each individual bidder will receive, per local authority, rather than the lump sum given to each local autho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.33(1) s.4 s.5 s.7 s.47 s.3 s.20
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Guidance on construction of cycleways: EIR release

Government guidance on the construction of cycleways, including the legal position on allowing cyclists to cycle on a footway not covered by a redetermination order to access a cycle track.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.12 s.6(1)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm: EIR release

Weed control at ground adjacent to Newbridge Farm Carstairs Junction. Information sought: The relevant period is from 10 September 2017 to 22 November 2017 The correspondence to include all emails, letters, fax transmissions, notes, photographs, meeting notes, telephone calls and minutes of meetings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Salmon mortalities associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment: EIR release

Salmon mortalities reported to the Scottish Government which have been associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment since the reporting criteria were included in the industry Code of Good Practice for Finfish Aquaculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector