Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,864releases indexed
39,478attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,113partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431: EIR release

Provide the restocking conditions associated with felling permission FPA-9431 (Granite City Forest Carnie Wood).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-06
Reference
FOI/202200324207
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning application appeals for onshore wind or solar proposal: EIR release

How many planning application appeals for an onshore wind or solar proposal in Scotland has Mr Seaton been responsible for discharging in the last ten years? How many of these appeals have been upheld in favour of the appellant? I would also be grateful for some detail of the location of the planning applications which...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-02
Reference
FOI/202200324180
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

A96 Review Cost: EIR release

How much has been spent on the review of the A96 Dualling Programme which includes a climate compatibility assessment?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-01
Reference
FOI/202200321454
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A96 review consultation: FOI release

How many people responded to the consultation survey as part of the A96 Corridor Review which closed for consultation on June 10?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-02-01
Reference
FOI/202200321478
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Future Offshore Wind Scenarios : EIR release

All internal Scottish Government discussion of the FOWS study (including between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers) from 1st April 2022 – date and all Scottish Government correspondence with external parties discussing the FOWS study, from 1st April 2022 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-30
Reference
FOI/202200332791
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Aquadat entry & photos for Mowi's Blar Mhor FHI: EIR release

Request refers to information relating to our case number 2022-0165 that can be found on page 141 of the following published document: https://www.gov.scot/binaries/content/documents/govscot/publications/transparency-data/2022/03/fishhealth-inspectorate-case-information-2022/documents/may-2022/cases-202200146-20220171/...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200323305
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 Perth to inverness: FOI release

Information for the A9 between Perth and Inverness: "figures of how many vehicles use the road how traffic has increased from 2012 to 2022 how many accidents there have been how many were fatalities." On 24 October you asked that the date range for the request be amended to 2011 until 2022. As the information you have ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-27
Reference
FOI/202200325424
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Relaxing Greening rules in 2022: EIR release

provide copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying organisations on the topic of relaxing Greening rules in 2022 and for copies of the correspondence from all environmental and agricultural lobbying bodies on the topic of relaxing Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme rules to increase ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200319607
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Imports of ova into Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

“The most recent data on imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. I believe the previous release was made including data until 28th October 2021.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200317956
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A96 accident statistics and improvement costs: EIR release

‘In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how many (i) deaths (ii) serious injuries and (iii) minor injuries have occurred as a result of crashes on the A96? In the last five financial years, including 2022-23 so far, how much money has been invested in upgrading the A96? Specifically, how much money...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-25
Reference
FOI/202200331153
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Brotherton Farm Preliminary Ecological Appraisal: EIR release

An electronic copy of Document 13, Preliminary Ecological Appraisal PPA-400-2133.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200326956
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Banning licence for Shale oil fracking: EIR release

The Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport: 1) On what scientific basis are you banning licences for shale deposit fracture – please provide me with it. 2) Is your chauffeured car fossil fuelled.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2023-01-18
Reference
FOI/202200322372
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning Aid for Scotland funding: EIR release

Information on funding provided by the Scottish Government to the charity Planning Aid for Scotland. 1. Whether the funding given to Planning Aid for Scotland is provided under certain statutory powers (and if so, please identify the statutory powers - e.g. the Scottish Ministers’ grant-making powers under S253A of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.12 4 attachments
Published
2023-01-17
Reference
FOI/202200307057
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Speed limits for trunk roads within FK10 postcode - EIR release

"Could I request that the speed limits for all roads within the FK10 postcode be issued."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-16
Reference
FOI/202200322182
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet: EIR release

1) “How much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) in Scotland’s fishing fleet has been rolled out in the period September 2021 to the present day? 2) In total how much Remote Electronic Monitoring (REM) has been rolled out in Scotland’s fishing fleet? 3) What has been the cost to the Scottish Government of rolling out Re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315389
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A8 dual carriageway Langbank closures and diversions: EIR release

"Information over the last 5 years, on the number of times the A8 dual carriageway by Langbank has been closed forcing a diversion of traffic onto the Old Greenock Rd, in either direction."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200318046
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Acoustic deterrent devices (ADDs): EIR release

I shall be pleased if you will provide me with certain information under the provisions of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act and/or the Environmental Information Regulations with reference to a statement in the National newspaper that bears to have been issued by Scottish Government, on the subject of acoustic ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.8(1) s.8(2) s.6(9) s.8(5) s.6(7)
Published
2023-01-12
Reference
FOI/202200315614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Exporting Scottish Water: EIR release

1. Has the Scottish Government since 2020 commissioned any studies to evaluate the capital cost, engineering viability and likely return on investment of exporting water to England? 2. Has the Westminster government made any formal or informal requests to the Scottish Government to discuss exporting water to England? 3...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317330
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salvage site information regarding sunken barge off Portree coast: EIR release

“Could you please provide information on the alleged incident at Bakkafrost Scotland's Portree salmon farm? Marine Scotland is listed above on the distribution list. Presumably, if there has been a toxic leak, then Marine Scotland would have been notified and would have been involved. Further information on this allege...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-11
Reference
FOI/202200317900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Carlock Wall costs breakdown: EIR release

"Please can you supply the costs/figures. 1: Costs that have already been paid to contractors for works relating to Carlock Wall. 2: Costs that have been invoiced. 3: Costs for the completion of the FULL project at "CARLOCK WALL" works on the A77 South of Ballantrae that have yet to be invoiced. I am looking for the FU...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2023-01-10
Reference
FOI/202200319055
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speed Camera Maintenance Costs: EIR release

1. Please inform me how many fixed speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG Gatso, Truvelo, HADECS). 2. Please inform me how many average speed cameras your organisation is responsible for. If possible, please break this down by device type (EG SPECS, VE...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5)
Published
2023-01-06
Reference
FOI/202200334644
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Commercial forestry applications: EIR release

Please could you confirm to me The number of “Conifer” woodland creation grant applications under the Forestry Grant Scheme received by year for the last 10 years. The percentage of those applications that have been refused. The percentage of those applications still pending. The percentage of those applications conse...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2023-01-05
Reference
FOI/202200332098
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Permissions Granted to Scottish Woodlands - Ballyoukan Forest: EIR release

all documents, communications and plans (written, electronic or otherwise) pertaining to any permissions approved for Scottish Woodlands related to Ballyoukan Forest since 1975. This request relates to all materials provided together with all correspondence between the applicant, their representative(s), other relevant...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2022-12-22
Reference
FOI/202200332341
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Grant money to businesses for tree planting and securities over planted land: EIR release

1. How many applicants have received grant money from the Scottish Government for the planting of trees? 2. Of the applicants that have received grant money, how many of them were required to provide a security over the planted land to the Scottish Government? I would like the requested information from the date of the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2022-12-21
Reference
FOI/202200330094
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Spend on the A92/A96 Haudagain Improvement project: EIR release

How much has been spent by the Scottish Government on the A92/A96 Haudagain Improvement project?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2022-12-20
Reference
FOI/202200329494
Directorate
Topic
Public sector