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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2,344 matching releases

Sea trout sampling sites: EIR release

A paper from 2013 by Middlemas, Fryer, Tulett and John Armstorng that appeared in Fisheries Management & Ecology. Vol 20 68-74 stated on page 70 that a total of 6590 sea trout were sampled from 48 different sites between 2003 and 2009. Please can I have a list of all these 48 sites.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-31
Reference: EIR/202500447060
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Regulation of glyphosate in Scotland: EIR release

Concerns about the spraying of glyphosate in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400446421
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland list of bridge heights: EIR release

Thank you for the list of bridges. Do you maybe have the heights of the bridges available? This was a follow up question related to your recent correspondence reference 202400444664 in which you requested "a list of your bridge assets, along with their locations (latitude, longitude)"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202500447742
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland and AECOM correspondence regarding Travel Demand Management Options Study: EIR release

How much did Transport Scotland pay AECOM to carry out a study into options for the Travel Demand Management Options Study, which was published on December 11? I would also like to ask for any correspondence between Transport Scotland and AECOM regarding the study.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445386
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Effectiveness of UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

Any reports or other held materials which have assessed the effectiveness of the UK Forestry Standard (UKFS) and the Forestry Grant Scheme. Please also provide any communications made over the last three years which relate to this. Please include all communications channels used, including Whatsapp, and please include...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445998
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A9 dualling website subscriber numbers: EIR release

How many subscribers does Transport Scotland have to the newsletter that results from its A9 Dualling website?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Work undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

The following information with regard to the work being undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William, under a Freedom of Information request. • Bear Scotland website states. “These measures seek to improve walking, cycling and wheeling facilities in the area, fulfilling the Scottish Government’s aims of makin...

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202500447061
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on East Nethershield Woodland Proposals: EIR release

Based on the evidence recorded within the Case History and the recent denial by Scottish Forestry, that our Cabinet Secretary agreed with our MSP Mairi McAllan for Scottish Forestry Senior Management to meet the Community to discuss the detail of the serious Public Interest and trust issues presented and recorded durin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs for the installation of deer fences: EIR release

The amount of money awarded for the installation of deer fences in 2023/24, including the total length of deer fencing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445222
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost of commissioning the Transport Demand Management (TDM) report: EIR release

How much was spent on commissioning this report (see below)? “The Scottish Government has been clear that reaching our target of a 20% reduction in car use by 2030 will require a broad combination of interventions, including infrastructure, incentives and disincentives. This Transport Demand Management research was c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445593
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund payments: EIR release

I refer to a previous FOI response, reference 202400396614, that provided rural payment information. For this FOI I refer specifically to the payment commitments to the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund for the year 2023 and exclude the FGS payment commitment. When I mean payment commitment, these are the amounts th...

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445945
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence since announcement of National Park in Galloway consultation: EIR release

Any letters or emails received by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, since the announcement of a consultation for a National Park in Galloway about the proposals.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400440990
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport list of engagements: EIR release

A list of Fiona Hyslop’s engagements as Cabinet Secretary for Transport from 1 November 2024 to date. The minutes of the above engagements from 1 November 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

National Planning Framework 4 information: EIR release

All information from the https://www.transformingplanning.scot/national-planning-framework/housing/ webpage that relates to: local authority and stakeholder input; and responses and assessment reports for each local authority. It would be helpful if that information was reposition to the following web page as support...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400443396
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Road closures on the A9 between Inverness & Scrabster: EIR release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the number of road closures on the A9 between Inverness & Scrabster in the last 5 years, with a breakdown of each year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: EIR/202500446652
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Friarton Bridge (M90) maintenance and repair of navigation lights: EIR release

During November and December of this year, contractors working on behalf of Transport Scotland have conducted maintenance/repair of navigation lights on the Friarton Bridge (M90) by Perth. Question 1: What has the total cost of the above mentioned works been? Question 2: Please provide a brief description of the scop...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: EIR/202400445594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A725 and A8 Junction information: EIR release

In relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 which is used for traffic on the A725 wishing to join the A8 heading East (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: complaints or feedback about the Junction; complaints or feedbac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(5)

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400444757
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings about plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (3 December 2024). You also confirmed on 12 December 2024 that you did not ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400443404
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland temporary traffic management systems: EIR release

I write today specifically to ask about the situation in London Road at the entrance to Stair Park. There was a set of temps there after someone drove into the permanent lights and they were there , it felt, forever. I think within a month of that repair this more recent set appeared. Well over a year later they’re sti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400444914
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill correspondence: EIR release

1. “All mentions of the terms “Ed Mountain”, “Edward Mountain”, “NZET Convener”, “NZET Committee Convener”, “Net Zero Convener”, “Net Zero Committee Convener”, “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Convener” and “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Convener” by Mairi Gougeon (or anyone in her private office), Fiona Hysl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400440963
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Correspondence with National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS): EIR release

Corespondence since December 2023 between NFU Scotland and Mairi Gougeon and or Jim Fairlie

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

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400443942
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

New National Park in Scotland nomination form: EIR release

The details which given in the first section of the nomination form 'Nomination for a New National Park in Scotland' from the joint bid submitted by Galloway National Park Association and Galloway & South Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere i.e. Submitted by [Name] Nomination for a New National Park in Scotland – [insert area n...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400441701
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between the National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland and the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands: EIR release

How many times has a meeting taken place between NFU Scotland and Mairi Gougeon and or Jim Fairlie between December 2023 and December 2024? Please can you share the dates and times of these meetings? Between 2021 and December 2023 how many meetings took place between NFU Scotland and a member of the Scottish Government...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400443939
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Meetings between Ministers and Home Energy Scotland: EIR release

- A list of meetings between Ministers and Home Energy Scotland since 2021. - All briefings and notes of these meetings. - A list of all companies that HES works with in retrofitting and energy efficiency.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400443072
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Castle Venlaw Hotel planning permission materials: EIR release

All correspondence, findings and recommendations regarding planning permission for Castle Venlaw Hotel at the above postcode(EH45 8RD) to be converted into apartments (and subsequently referred to as Venlaw Castle).

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

Published: 2025-01-21
Reference: EIR/202400443260
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector