Scottish Government FOI Index

22,874releases indexed

40,876attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,493partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days

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4,475 matching releases

Transport Scotland - A77 pothole reports and resurfacing information: EIR release

Reports on potholes reported to Amey (both by online forms and phone calls) on the A77 between Cairnryan and Ballantrae from Jan 2026 onwards and also information regarding resurfacing work on that stretch of road from Feb 2026 onwards. It’s specifically relating to the stretch of road between Cairnryan and New Smyrton...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600517509
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding decision to delay Heat in Buildings Bill: EIR release

The written note and explanation by government ministers/civil servants about the decision to delay the heat and buildings bill, and all information provided to support the decision.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600515124
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Environmental Impact Assessment screening opinions data: EIR release

My FOI request relates to the Forestry Environmental Impact Assessment) (Scotland) Regulations 2017 (‘the 2017 Regulations’). I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. The number of screening opinions issued by Scottish Forestry under the 2017 Regulations since December 2023. 2. The numb...

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

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A82 safety management, traffic behaviour and signage data: EIR release

Information relating to safety management, traffic behaviour and signage on the A82, particularly between Inverness and Fort William. Please provide: Any reports, assessments, or internal reviews conducted within the last 5 years relating to: Traffic flow on the A82 Slow-moving vehicles and traffic queues Driver beha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600515866
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk: EIR release

I am writing under FOI/EIR regulations to find out if you know the total volume of sediment removed from the river South Esk since capital dredging commenced in 1973. I have been unable to obtain this information from Montrose Port Authority, who are obstructive and unhelpful. Therefore I am asking Marine Scotland as ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-26
Reference: EIR/202600516007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Care home definitions and associated use classes: FOI release

1. Could you advise under FOI what defines a residential home offering onsite medical practitioners and giving medication on site and a standard care home for residents? 2. If neither the CI or HIS can differentiate the two are they operating correctly and giving the correct licenses to private operators? 3. What lic...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.15(1) s.47 s.20 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: FOI/202600516237
Directorate: Social Care and National Care Service Development
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Clyde Cod Targeted Scientific Programme (TSP) working group information: EIR release

1. All documents, (including emails) setting out the criterion for eligibility for invitation to join the Working Group. 2. Names of all members of the Working Group past and present, their respective affiliations and date of appointment to the group, together with details of any office-holders such as convener. 3. A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10 s.13 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515733
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licence criteria for depositing rocket debris in the sea: EIR release

I understand you may have received an application by RFA Augsburg to deposit rocket debris in the sea during their launch. This is a general request about such applications. Please can you provide: 1) A blank Application form, or a statement of all items requested, including reference to the specificity of location a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.21(1) s.29(6)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515603
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation regarding Harbour Energy: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about Harbour Energy, between November 15 2025 and February 15 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.9 s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515710
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Contact with GB Energy regarding wave energy innovation funding: EIR release

Information held by the Scottish Government regarding communications and meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy), and her officials, and representatives of the UK Government and Great British Energy (GB Energy). This request specif...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515524
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Briefing materials for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting mentioning aquaculture and salmon farming: EIR release

Please provide copies of any briefing documents, speaking notes, internal reports, or preparation material prepared for Scottish Government officials in advance of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting on 11 March 2026 where aquaculture and salmon farming issues were discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 48 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600510588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A78 accident statistics and speed-limit assessment: EIR release

A recent TTRO has been enacted on the A78 covering parts of Wemyss Bay into Skelmorlie. Can you provide the breakdown the detail of any and all pedestrian accidents in the last 5, 10 and 15 years specifically on this stretch of trunk road including whatever categories are used to record seriousness. Has there been an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515539
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Black Law Wind Farm decision documentation: EIR release

I was trying to find any information associated with the original Black Law Wind Farm decision (124MW project spanning North Lanarkshire and West Lothian Councils). The application was consented in 2004 but when I search on the ECU website nothing comes up. It would be great if you could point me in the direction of w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-10-21
Reference: EIR/202600515295
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Approved brown tourist signs on the Scottish trunk road network: EIR release

A list of the approved brown tourist signs across your network. Specifically, I am requesting a list of the names of the attractions, destinations, or places that currently hold an approved tourist sign. If you also hold the location data (e.g., coordinates or road segments) for these signs, I would greatly appreciate ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: EIR/202600523166
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A82 Pulpit Rock resurfacing roadworks: EIR release

You asked for all documentation in connection with the resurfacing works completed from 27 October 2024 to 30 October 2024 on the A82 Pulpit Rock (CS228_2023) including: Works order Works risk assessment Quantities of materials used Any plans in connection with the works Any worksheets completed in connection with the...

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

Published: 2026-10-20
Reference: EIR/202600524756
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government communications regarding Water Bill: EIR release

You asked for the following information: Any internal Scottish Government communications (including emails / letters) concerning a 'Water Bill'. Any Scottish Government briefings produced on the subject of a 'Water Bill', and the minutes of any meetings in which this subject was discussed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: EIR/202600520218
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fujitsu e-Counting Contract: Human Oversight, Audit Trail & Post-Horizon Risk Assessment: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Scottish Government's contract with Fujitsu Services Limited for the provision of electronic vote counting (eCounting) services for the 2022 Scottish Local Government elections and subsequent by-elections. You asked an overarching question in the background section of your e...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.1 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520309
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and UK Government regarding the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund: EIR release

I am writing to make a Freedom of Information request on the correspondence between the Scottish Government and the UK Government on their negotiations in relation to the Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund and agreements on method of disbursement.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: EIR/202600520250
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Local authority education services and Waid Academy complaint data: FOI release

You asked for the following information relating to school pupils across Scotland. For each academic year from 2015–16 to the present, please provide: 1. Total number of formal complaints received concerning 1.1. Waid Academy and 1.2. its primary feeder schools, 1.3. Fife Education Services 2. Categories of compl...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.4 s.70 s.1 s.2 s.17(1) s.20

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: FOI/202600520103
Directorate: Education Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence in relation to Laurencekirk Junction upgrade: EIR release

May I please have a copy of the following between January 1 2026 and today's date 1. All external correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junction upgrade first announced in 2016 2. All Internal correspondence involving Scottish Ministers relating to the Laurencekirk south junct...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-10-19
Reference: EIR/202600538188
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Glendye Wind Farm overhead line planning consent: EIR release

1. All information submitted by SSEN Transmission either directly to the ECU or indirectly via Aberdeenshire Council concerning: partial undergrounding of the proposed connection; undergrounding of the western section of the route; alternatives to the proposed overhead line in the western section. 2. Any technical as...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-31
Reference: EIR/202600520300
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - structural inspection documentation relating to M8 Woodside Viaducts: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information, I wish to know the following: All structural inspection reports, risk assessments, and engineering surveys relating to the M8 Woodside Viaducts between 2015–present, including any reports identifying cracking, load concerns, or deterioration. Also request for: dates of each inspection sum...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600514977
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of spend on social media videos featuring First Minister since May 2024: FOI release

1. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received (including internal), which is to/from or mentions the Scottish Information Commissioner, between February 15 2026 and March 25 2026? 2. How much has the Scottish Government spent on social media videos involving John Swinney since May 2024, with a breakdown per...

FOI not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.12(1) s.20 s.12 s.17(1)

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: FOI/202600515097
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Details of financial support to Mossgiel Organic Farm: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. Please provide details of any financial support, funding, grants, subsidies, or other payments made by your organisation to Mossgiel Organic Farm, located in Mauchline (KA5 5LL), over the past seven years. Specifically, I would ...

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

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600515529
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - information on housing development signage regulation on trunk roads: EIR release

I am writing to request clarification on the actions currently being taken by Transport Scotland to manage the placement and regulation of housing development signage on Scotland’s trunk road network, with particular reference to the A702. In recent months, there appears to have been a noticeable increase in the numbe...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 5 working days correspondence s.20

Published: 2026-08-25
Reference: EIR/202600516327
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport