Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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Transport Scotland - Connel Bridge maintenance and spend information: EIR release

A summary of the maintenance of Connel Bridge from the last 10 years, from 2015-2025. The latest structural survey of the bridge, dated. Details of any outstanding maintenance, and information on any scheduled maintenance which is due to take place in 2026. Figures on the total spending on the bridge for all of the 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202500499779
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry felling permission applications and mapping standards queries: EIR Review

Original request 202500480147 I am doing some research on felling permissions in Scotland over the period 2014 to 2024. I have been exploring the publicly accessible database (Public Register) and although it provides most of the information I am looking for, there is no map? To carry out my research which is spatiall...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 s.10(5)

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202500489210 Review of 202500480147
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Shetland Islands Council Early Adopter Communities Project funding reports: FOI release

The below reports with regard to the 'Early Adopter Communities Project: 1 September 2024 - 31 March 2026', where grant funding was given to Shetland Islands Council. The monitoring and reporting mechanism used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the Project, including how the project has embedded the approach princip...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: FOI/202500498813
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Windfall tax and energy profits levy correspondence: EIR release

Any internal email correspondence containing the phrase “windfall tax” and “energy profits levy” sent between 1 September 2022 and 31 October 2022.

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

Published: 2026-03-09
Reference: EIR/202600500687
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Transport Scotland and East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) regarding 20mph zones: FOI release

I am seeking all information held ,sent or received in whatever format between Transport Scotland and East Dunbartoshire Council (EDC) Relative to the expansion of 20mph zones specific to EDC to include information on any funding application . I would like the above information to be provided to me as electronic copie...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: FOI/202500499806
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding CalMac Ferries Ltd offshore workforce: FOI release

You asked for information relating to the use by CalMac Ferries Ltd of offshore crewing or payroll arrangements, including Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey), between the dates of 1 January 2022 and 30 June 2023.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: FOI/202600499829
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Consultation on fisheries management for inshore Marine Protected Area (MPA) and Priority Marine Feature (PMF): EIR release

‘I’m disappointed to to hear that the consultation on fisheries management for inshore MPAs and sensitive "Priority Marine Features" (PMFs) has been delayed. Originally proposed to run from November 2025 to March 2026, recent reports indicate potential delays to some measures until after the 2026 Scottish Parliament el...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500499717
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart PLC relating to sea lice levels: EIR release

You asked for copies of any correspondence, emails, social media messages, texts or any other recorded information since 1 January 2024 between the Fish Health Inspectorate and Loch Duart relating to sea lice levels at any of the company’s salmon farms. You further specified that the request was not concerned with per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500498800
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding GB News: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government email correspondence about GB News from 1 November 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500498808
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence regarding extension of the Sugar Tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy) and National Treatment Centre programme: FOI release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefing and analysis, about The UK government announcing an extension to its sugar tax (Soft Drinks Industry Levy), from the last two months? 2. Could you supply ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.25(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500498595
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) Against the State of Israel correspondence: FOI release

All First Minister correspondence received and responses concerning; Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions of Israel. The time-frame period for this being from Feb 18, 2025 – present. Response by email preferred.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 61 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.36(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500491728
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Scottish Enterprise funding and Moray FLOW-Park project documentation: EIR release

“1. Please provide any correspondence, briefing papers or internal notes held by the Scottish Government (including any directorates with responsibility for energy, enterprise, marine licensing or Crown Estate Scotland sponsorship) which relate to: Offshore Solutions Group Ltd, Flow Park Investment Ltd, or the Moray F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.10(5) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500495040
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Right to Recovery Addiction (Scotland) Bill correspondence: FOI release

Could you supply all briefings written for the Scottish Government and minutes/notes from meetings, about the right to recovery bill, between September 25 to October 12 2025? Could you also supply all written documentation regarding the Scottish Government's decision to vote against the bill?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499613
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Aberdeen City Council (Drinking in Public Places) Byelaws 2009 correspondence: FOI release

Part 1 There was a statutory requirement (Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, s.202A)) for these byelaws to be reviewed not later than 10 years from them coming into force, i.e. by 1st October 2019. Please provide all correspondence relating to the review of the byelaws between the Scottish Government (SG) and each...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.5 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499558
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

West of Orkney wind farm application conflict of interest information: EIR Review

Original request 202500494871 All recorded information related to Gillian Martin's conflict of interest in relation to the section 36 application for the West of Orkney wind farm. The conflict of interest is mentioned, but not clarified, in the attached ministerial submission relating to the application. Recorded inf...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.36 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500498235 Review of 202500494871
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence to the First Minister regarding A Fresh Start with Independence: FOI release

For the period 8th October 2025 - date, please provide all correspondence received by the First Minister (or his Private Office) which mentions the paper A Fresh Start with Independence, published on 8th October 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: FOI/202500498546
Directorate: Constitution Directorate
Topic: Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Information relating to works on the Carlinden Burn site: EIR release

1. All internal and external correspondence relating to reports of potential unauthorised works on the Carlinden Burn site since PR listing. 2. Any enforcement assessments, internal debates, site visit notes or decisions regarding whether such works occurred. 3. Any correspondence with the applicant relating to site ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500496904
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ecological, wildlife and habitat information for Carlinden Burn: EIR release

1. All ecological, ornithological, wildlife or habitat surveys submitted since the PR listing. 2. Any internal SF evaluations of ecological adequacy or mapping accuracy. 3. Any correspondence identifying missing features (ponds, wetlands, riparian zones, species records). 4. Any revised mitigation proposals discusse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.12(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500497173
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Bowden Moor tree felling application details: EIR release

Earlier this year trees were felled on Bowden Moor only a few hundred metres from Melrose Golf Course but outside the Eildon and Leaderfoot National Scenic Area. The application for felling permission FPA-12138 was registered on 9 January and issued on 26 February this year. Could you please confirm who the applicant w...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500499407
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Small Vessel Replacement Project Gateway Review information: EIR release

On 20 November 2025, the Scottish Government released a list of the Gateway Reviews completed in calendar years 2024 and 2025. https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202500480983/ Please supply all items of information in the Gateway Review completed in 2025 on the 'Small Vessel Replacement Project' which is named on ...

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

Published: 2026-03-02
Reference: EIR/202500494939
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Fish health inspectorate’s (FHI) inspections data: EIR release

“I’d like to submit an FOI regarding FHI inspections of aquaculture farms. In particular I’d like the following: 1. Internal policies, guidance, manuals, risk assessments, or standard operating procedures on inspection planning, including criteria for when notice will be given of inspection and when inspections will b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 4 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500497667
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland 20mph speed limit roll out Dumfries and Galloway: FOI release

1. What assurances have the council given, if any, that they are now on track to coordinate with the TTRO implementation dates set out in Annex A referred to above? 2. In your FOISA response dated 02 December 2025 and Annex F thereof, Transport Scotland shared a document titled "POSSIBLE 20mph SPEED LIMITS WITHIN COMM...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts s.75 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500497407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland restoration grant to Invergeldie Estate, Oxygen Conservation: EIR release

I understand that Scottish Forestry has awarded a £3.3m woodland restoration grant to the new owners of the Invergeldie Estate, Oxygen Conservation. Please provide me with a copy of the contract which has been awarded - my guess is the contract may be with Invergeldie Conservation Ltd, the subsidiary in the OC group wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202600500213
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adult Disability Payment caseload by Condition Type: FOI release

SSS provides data on Adult Disability Payment Caseload by ICD10 Condition and Award Type, which is then subdivided into four categories: Mood Disorders (F30-F39), Neurotic, stress-related and somatoform disorders (F40-F48), Autism and other developmental disorders (F80-F84) and Other Mental and Behavioural Disorders. ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498278
Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish Government budget and Barnett consequential meetings: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the UK Budget, specifically about Barnett Consequentials, between 21 November 2025 and 11 December 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: FOI/202600501644
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector