Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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907 matching releases

Breakdown of funding provided to Capercaillie: EIR release

How much public money has been spent on capercaillie in the last 30 years, including funds/grants from such NGOs/government bodies such as SNH/Forestry Commission etc.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-03-09
Reference: FOI/202100137040
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Activation of ice warning sensors Queensferry Crossing: EIR release

Between the 25th of December and 2020 and the 25th of January 2021 how many a) times and b) on what dates have the ice warning sensors been activated across the Queensferry Crossing?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-03-09
Reference: FOI/202100144616
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy: EIR release

Information about the finalised amendments to Scottish Planning Policy that were published on 18 December 2020: 1. On page 5 (of the Finalised Amendments) ( under “Evidence” reference is made to “recent litigation” and a weblink provided. However, this is simply a link to the Court of Session list of judgments, not sp...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-03-01
Reference: FOI/202100135573
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Accident statistics for junction of Southern Upland Way and A1: EIR release

Information in relation to the A1, North of Grantshouse: "I would like to know how many accidents have occurred at and around this Junction in the past 10 years. I would also like to know the cause of these accidents. Finally I would like to know the status of the drainage on this section of the highway and also what m...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-24
Reference: FOI/202100134734
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Expenditure of Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route/Balmedie to Tipperty project: EIR release

The major capital projects update from March 2019 of the Infrastructure Investment Plan 2015 appears to provide the most recent cost estimate of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route published by the Scottish Governement, estimating the total cost at £745 million (https://www.gov.scot/publications/infrastructure-invest...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-02-23
Reference: FOI/202000124491
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Information Transport Scotland holds relating to various infrastructure projects: EIR release

There are a number of infrastructure projects on the Transport Scotland website where there is no current information available on the cost or status of the projects. For the following projects, could you please provide information on the current status and the final outturn cost, or the most recent cost estimate that ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-02-23
Reference: FOI/202000124498
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to infrastructure projects: EIR release

The Transport Scotland website provides information for a number of infrastructure projects that have been completed but there is a lack of information on the final cost of these projects. Could you please provide the final outturn cost for the following projects, or the most recent cost estimate that the Scottish Gove...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2021-02-23
Reference: FOI/202000124500
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Testing results for recent A83 Castleton to Kilmory scheme: EIR release

You asked for "test results for material laid (grading, bitumen content etc) for the A83 Castleton recent resurfacing including all temperatures taken from loads when arrived on Site and all temperatures of material being laid."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000106723
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Breakdown of road closure on A83 Rest and Be Thankful: EIR release

1. How many times in the past 3 years has the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful been closed due to a landslide? 2. How many times in the past 3 years has the alternative route - Old Military Road been closed? 3. Whether you have you taken account of the social and economic impacts of the closures on local communities? Pl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-22
Reference: FOI/202000127557
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

A83 Rest and Be Thankful road closure: EIR release

1. I would like to know the total estimated number of days that traffic has been single tracked with traffic lights on the A83 Rest and be Thankful, for each year between 2010/11 – 2019/20. Should this exceed the FOI cost limit, I would be happy to accept an estimate from a shorter timescale as appropriate. 2. I would ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 3 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2021-02-16
Reference: FOI/202000117308
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018: EIR release

You asked for the following information on CoPLaR: 1) A copy of the findings of the stakeholder steering group that informed the Code of Practice on Litter and Refuse (Scotland) 2018. 2) A copy of correspondence between Scottish Ministers, civil servants and steering group members discussing the Code of Practice.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2021-02-15
Reference: FOI/202000097672
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information relating to aquaculture practices within the Scottish Aquaculture industry: EIR release

Information regarding aquaculture practices within the Scottish aquaculture industry, specifically: In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was stunned prior to slaughter? In 2018 and 2019 respectively, what tonnage of finfish produced in Scotland was not stunned prior to slaughter?...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.3

Published: 2021-02-12
Reference: FOI/202000116077
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cycling accidents at the A835 and A890 railway crossings: EIR release

You asked for "details of all accidents involving cyclists that have been recorded at or adjacent to the following two level crossings: A835 Garve A890 Balnacra I do not require any personal information but would be grateful to see as much other information as you are able to release, in particular the date/time and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-02-03
Reference: FOI/202000122318
Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Public sector, Transport

4G infill programme rental costs associated with new mast sites: EIR release

You asked for: Information for the 35 sites listed on your website which have been acquired and are in build or built. 1. site address 2. agreed rent 3. lease term 4. rent review basis 5. any premium or incentive paid

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2021-01-28
Reference: FOI/202000111684
Directorate: Digital Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21: EIR release

You asked for "an itemised list of all repair and remedial works carried out on the M8 Westbound Junction 21 from 01/12/2019 to 31/01/2020. This should include: The type of repair; Date of repair/works; List of road defects reported by the public with dates and type of defects."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-12-04
Reference: FOI/202000109918
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reporting of faults on the A725 Bellshill: EIR release

"We would refer to the above and would be grateful if you could provide us with any reports of damaged and or faulty traffic lights and confirmation of the traffic light sequence at the Shawhead Flyover, North Road, A725 Bellshill, on the 13th November 2018 on and around 13:00pm."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2020-11-18
Reference: FOI/202000097789
Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Records of damage caused by landslides: EIR release

You asked for "how many properties have been damaged by landslides over the past ten years in Scotland and how many times have major trunk roads and motorways been blocked by landslides in the past ten years in Scotland." On 17 September you further clarified that you were "looking for how many times, broken down by r...

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

Published: 2020-11-06
Reference: FOI/202000085047
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 between Cairdow and Arrochar closures due landslips: EIR release

"The precise locations on the A83 between Cairndow and Arrochar in Glen Kinglas and Glen Croe where landslips have blocked the carriageway resulting in closure for any period of time since 1980. Alternatively, if you do not hold information as far back as 1980 or this is too costly to retrieve, for whatever period you ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-11-03
Reference: FOI/202000089343
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Mammal Protection Act: EIR release

1. On 3rd June, Mike Palmer, Deputy Director for marine planning and policy at Marine Scotland, stated to the ECCLR Committee that ‘In March—so, really very recently—we finally got written confirmation from the US authorities that they would require us to take legislative action by way of amending our licensing regime....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2020-10-29
Reference: FOI/202000044610
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Speed survey data used to inform the decision to install safety cameras: EIR release

The full speed survey data which was used to inform the decision to install safety cameras. Can you please also include the number of collisions, how many of which had speed as a contributing factor and how many of which were fatal. This information was requested regarding 24 new safety camera sites published on 8 Sep...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-10-26
Reference: FOI/202000085649
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Road marker post and Emergency SOS phone locations in Scotland: EIR release

A copy of the Road Marker post locations and Emergency SOS phone locations for main roads and motorways in Scotland. If possible can the data be provided in an excel document containing the post marker or SOS phone reference number, name of road, direction of travel and the OS grid reference number.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2020-10-21
Reference: FOI/202000088232
Directorate
Topic: Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Costs associated with the Rest and Be Thankful road: EIR release

"the annual cost associated with the Rest and be Thankful road, in terms of all cost associated with its closures over the last 10 years, or as far back as you have them. It should include costs relating to : clearance, traffic management, all contractors repair costs, cost of contract procurement and management. In fa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2020-09-14
Reference: FOI/202000071138
Directorate
Topic

Marine Scotland approach to publicly reporting veterinary images of farm-raised salmon: EIR release

Marine Scotland is a directorate of the Scottish Government. Accordingly, Marine Scotland requires to comply with the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (The 2002 Act) and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). It is my understanding that Marine Scotland has received requests made und...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.10 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.4 s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-08
Reference: FOI/202000051814
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen Scheme: EIR release

“I would ask for sight of all flood risk assessments and modelling, and copies of all correspondence, minutes of meetings and email correspondence between Transport Scotland and the other stakeholders ie SEPA, Aberdeenshire Council and Amey Arup relating to your DMRB Stage 2 assessments for crossing the River Don flood...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2020-09-08
Reference: FOI/202000062988
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Crocketford crossings full installation costs: EIR release

"the full cost of installing both the crossings in Crocketford in April/May 2019 and July/Aug 2020."

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

Published: 2020-09-03
Reference: FOI/202000074152
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport