Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Transport Scotland - Forth Road Bridge maintenance works queries: EIR release

Under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act, please advise: 1) Cost to date of works completed on the Forth Road Bridge since its closure to general traffic when Queensferry Crossing was opened. 2) Budget for the current and future tax years (if available) for “maintenance” on the Forth Road bridge. 3) Other...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515871
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Traffic signal management and Urban Traffic Control system information: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000. Please could you provide the following details regarding your authority’s Urban Traffic Control (UTC) / traffic signal management system or traffic signal fault management system: The name of the software platform currently used to manage ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515807
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 footbridges maintenance costs and evaluation: EIR release

I am requesting the following information as a FOISA request as per the legislation: 1: With regards to the maintenance works being carried out on the footbridges at Strathmartine road and Old Glamis road on the Kingsway in Dundee. Can you provide the full costs of these works as of today for each location? 2: For th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600516066
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - LED trunk road lighting information: EIR release

Thank you for your response of 10 April 2026 and for providing sample documentation relating to LED trunk road lighting, including design records, environmental management plans, and asset information. Having reviewed the sample materials, I am writing to refine and narrow the scope of my request under the Environment...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.2(2) s.7 s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515083
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to road user and congestion charging and Clyde Tunnel tolling: EIR release

You asked for the following information, covering the period 1 January 2025 to the date of your request (4th June): 1. Copies of any correspondence between Transport Scotland and Glasgow City Council relating to: road user charging; congestion charging; Clyde Tunnel tolling; workplace parking levies. 2. Copies of an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600520109
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515833
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on engineering and energy expertise including Energised Environments Limited contract: EIR release

Please can you provide me with the following information: 1. The Scottish Government’s total spend on this public contract, awarded to Energised Environments Limited in October 2022. 2. The amount of spend on technical or specialist services, providing expertise or expert advice/assurance, relating to engineering, ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514547
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - cost of acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports: EIR release

The following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports: 1. The total purchase price paid for Ardrossan Harbour. 2. Any breakdown of that price, including land, assets, or associated rights acquired. 3. The total estimated cost to the public purse of the acquisition and any asso...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600512378
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding publication of rural payments: EIR release

Rural payments in Scotland used to be published on DEFRA's CAP Payments database https://cap-payments.defra.gov.uk/Default.aspx but the last year that happened was for 2024 and DEFRA has announced the website will close in May 2027. While the website states 'The UK Government remains committed to full transparency in t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 1 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600516262
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Social Security Scotland - Pension Age Disability Payment stoppage queries: FOI release

1. Why are PADP payments stopped when someone goes into hospital / council-funded care? 2. If someone has disability support needs beyond what the hospital / care home can provide, and these are not being met (or fully met) via the care home / hospital or via other council funding during the period in which the person ...

FOI unclear 55 score 10 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600515345
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Money and tax, Public sector

Transport Scotland - details and cost of newly-implemented 20mph signage: EIR release

-The total cost of implementing 20mph signage in Moray -The total number of new signs installed, and any signs removed or replaced -The specific cost of installing signage on the A95 at Aberlour and Craigellachie, and on the A96 at Elgin and Keith -Details of any funding or resources allocated for enforcement of the ne...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600513768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - number of closures and accident reports on A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request the following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st March 2026. 2. The number of unplanned roa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514378
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Topics covered at the Scottish Renewables Planning Conference: EIR release

Thank you for your email of 6 June 2026 requesting a copy, or summary, of the Chief Reporter’s remarks delivered at the conference.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.62
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600520658
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to review of Schedule 2 to Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: EIR release

In relation to the review of Schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Defra announced a consultation (available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-protection-for huntable-wild-birds) on 23rd March 2026. We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information: A...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600512318
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Eligibility for emergency heating oil fund among rural homes: EIR release

With regards to the emergency heating oil fund set up to support Scotland: 1. How many homes in ‘rural’ areas will be eligible? 2. How many homes in areas outwith the ‘rural’ definition will be eligible? 3. How much funding is expected to be provided to ‘rural’ households?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512680
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Annual awards and payments for solar PV installation under Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of loans and grants awarded per year by the Scottish government to private households to install solar PV from 22 June 2023 to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme's closure in June 2024. 2. The total amount of loans and grants that the Scottish government has paid out per year to private...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512592
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. Could you please tell me the total number of objects received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Kintore to Tealing 400 kV Overhead Line Connection application please? 2. Could you also tell me the number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Beauly to Blackhillock to New...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600513424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Public sector procurement evaluation: FOI Review

Original request 202600516168 1. Is it the government’s position that public sector procuring bodies need not be prescriptive in their questioning during procurement? Yes or No 2. Is it the government’s position that public sector bodies are not required to publish the full set of evaluating and marking criteria? Yes...

FOI clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.2(6) s.17(1)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600520172 review of 202600516168
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Victoria Quay Nursery premises queries: FOI release

Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information. In this email, references to “the nursery” mean the workplace nursery at Victoria Quay. 1) All correspondence between the Scottish Government (including but not limited to the Scottish Procurement and Property Directo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 65 working days over deadline correspondence contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202500470938
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Livestock health and welfare information: EIR release

In reference to “the reported decision to cull 271 apparently healthy cattle in Fife due to failures in livestock identification and traceability”. You asked for answers to the following questions: 1. What specific legislation required or authorized this decision? 2. Was the cull legally mandatory, or did decision-ma...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600524827
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system - data request: EIR release

Anonymised VMS data….from the past year, information detailing fishing vessel positions around the Northern part of the Scottish North Sea with timings of when equipment was lowered or when vessels were in that area.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600515553
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR Review

Original request: 202600513712 1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(5) s.20 s.6(1) s.3 s.4 s.6
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600515983 Review of 202600513712
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information regarding forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm: EIR release

1. An update on the proposed Forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA (latest designs, stage of design/submission, timeframes, etc) 2. Confirmation that Gresham House owns the Synton Mains Farm land designated for planting, what the purchase price for the Farm was and what monies have been re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600515981
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Coul Links proposed Golf Course application correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600517045 "Correspondence seeking or justifying, and permitting a further delay” in relation to “Post Report Consultation of parties” in respect of the Called In Planning Application for the Construction Of An 18 Hole Golf Course, Etc, At Land 1700m North West Of Embo Community Centre, Embo (Coul L...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600521208 Review of 202600517045
Directorate
Planning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector