Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Kirkoswald Village carriageway gullies removal financial cost: EIR release

You asked: "Transport Scotland commissioned their provider Transerv to carry out work in fiscal year 2019/20 at the South entrance/exit to Kirkoswald Village in South Ayrshire. Specifically the information I’d like to request is the sum agreed and the sum spent (should they be different) for the removal of the carriage...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2020-02-17
Reference
FOI/202000013962
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 Kingsway Dundee: EIR release

We request documentation for a period of 12 months prior to 3 October 2019 being : 1. Records of inspection for A90 Kingsway Dundee. 2. Maintenance Records, including records of independent contractors working on A90 Kingsway Dundee. 3. Statement of your Road Authorities Policy under the Code of Practice for Highway...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2020-02-14
Reference
FOI/20/00035
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistical data pertaining to Statutory Plant Health Notices issued in 2019: EIR release

You asked for: A full copy of the spreadsheet pertaining to SPHN's issued in 2019 which is referenced (as an extract copy of data) within an email from Scottish Forestry staff member dated 6th January 2020 13:18.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/20/00030
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry samples documentation and submissions: EIR release

A copy of the original documentation associated with the lab sample submission and lab results pertaining to samples SESPSTH19_0349JL01 and SSOKSTH19_0967.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-10
Reference
FOI/20/00034
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

On 14 February 2017 Keith Brown then Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work said of the work on the M8 “Road users can expect to shave approximately 20 minutes of their journeys along the A8/M8 corridor between Glasgow and Edinburgh and approximately” https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/cabinet-secretary-ann...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/20/00007
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) since 1 Jan 2017: EIR release

A copy of every 50th Statutory Plant Health Notice (SPHN) issued since 1 Jan 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/20/00032
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Financial Support paid to Scottish fish farming industry: EIR release

Details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by the Scottish Government or its agencies for 2018 and 2019, broken down by operator.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-29
Reference
FOI/20/00017
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer: FOI release

1. I request the full content, in electronic format, of the 1994 A77 Route Action Plan between Ayr and Stranraer. 2. If the full RAP cannot be provided, then at minimum I request specifically: a) what improvement measures were recommended b) what improvement measures were progressed, and for each of these: the date...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/20/00012
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A720 Sheriffhall Junction Improvement questions: EIR release

You asked for:- “1) How much would to be spent on the flyover at the Sheriffhall roundabout? I'd like this information broken down as much as possible. 2) How much was spent on the glossy brochures from transport scotland titled 'A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout Environmental statement December 2019'? 3) What long term e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.6(1)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/19/02690
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions relating to Forth Crossing: EIR release

How many owners to date have applied for compensation for land as described in the book of reference item 612 referring to plot 606 on the plan, 790 square metres or thereby of land lying to the north west of Newmains House, Kirkliston and south west lodge Queensferry Have further noise tests for road traffic been carr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/20/00019
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Restocking tree felling at Newmains Farm Steading, Dirleton: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding tree felling at Newmains farm steading, Dirleton: Whether an appeal has been lodged against the restocking direction.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-24
Reference
FOI/20/00052
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, +1 more … Public sector

Borders Railway final business case document: EIR release

You asked for:- The Borders Railway Final Business Case (November 2012) document prepared by Ernst & Young doesn't include the commercial case (page ii), nor the financial case (page iii). Given that the Borders Railway has now been constructed the alleged, though not substantiated, need to remove this "commercial" in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-22
Reference
FOI/19/02685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Inspection reports for the A830 between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan: EIR release

You asked for: “Detailed Inspection reports in terms of the Transport Scotland Trunk Road Inspection Manual from 1 January 2017 to date for road section A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan known as 17208/15 : Dubh Lighe Bridge to Glenfinnan Sign.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/20/00016
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 Kennedy's Pass between Lendalfoot and Ardwell: EIR release

“We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect the A77 at Kennedy's Pass, located between Lendalfoot and Ardwell, South Ayrshire. Copies of inspection records from June 2017 until present. Details of any works carried out on the road at this location from June 2017 until present. Details of any c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-17
Reference
FOI/19/02679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of Scottish seed potato growers subject to post burndown tuber testing: EIR release

How many Scottish seed potato growers have been subjected to SASA -tuber testing - during the months of August 2019 and also September 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 52 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/201900009833
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations: EIR release

“I would like a database of motorway traffic monitoring camera locations with the road name, GPS, junction and unique identification data in excel format. I would also like a database, in the same format, of all other cameras and their purpose.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-16
Reference
FOI/20/00005
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Felling permission and restocking at the Lundiemuir Plantation: EIR release

You asked for the following information on Lundiemuir Plantation: A copy of the wildlife survey that was submitted with the application. A copy of the licence granted. Details of the replanting scheme including timescale.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/20/00026
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Land Parcel Identifier (LPID) database information: EIR release

You asked for: A database containing the following 2018 data for each LPIS PRCL_ID that we previously supplied, extracted for each of Permanent Land and Seasonal Land: Total land parcel area R1 Total land parcel area R2 Total land parcel area R3 Verified exclusions Land activity Land use code Land use code area LFASS...

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
2020-01-14
Reference
FOI/201900009488
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Gallowgate Street - inspection and works records: EIR release

We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Gallowgate Street in Largs. We enclose a google map and image of the area showing the particular part of Gallowgate Street we are investigating. Copies of inspection records from July 2018 until present. Details of any works carried out on the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions concerning countdown markers on the M8 Junction 15 (A803 Springburn): EIR release

You asked: “This request relates to the M8 Motorway travelling eastbound on its approach to Junction 15 (A803 Springburn). I note there are no ‘countdown’ markers (blue signs with diagonal white stripes) at the usual 300 yards, 200 yards and 100 yards in advance of the junction. Please let me know: Are such countdown...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-01-10
Reference
FOI/19/02662
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence concerning planning appeals in relation to land at Clarendon Farm in Linlithgow: EIR release

You asked for: "...... the following information relating to Planning Appeals PPA-400-2046, submitted to Scottish Ministers (decision issued 21/7/15) and PPA-400-2093 (decision issued 14/05/2019), both related to the same land at Clarendon Farm, Linlithgow: 1. A copy of all correspondence between the Planning Minister...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-08
Reference
FOI/201900008826
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

A96 Dualling – East of Huntly to Aberdeen - use by agricultural vehicles: EIR release

“…please could you supply me with all and any communications of any kind including but not limited to email, letters, reports, etc., between Transport Scotland, their contractors and subcontractors and Aberdeenshire Council from August 2018 to November 2019 regarding agricultural vehicles using the proposed new A96 dua...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-08
Reference
FOI/19/02519
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90/A96 Haudagain Improvement Scheme contracts: EIR release

8 Loggie Place, Aberdeen, AB16 7TP the premises copy of the contract between (i) Environtec Ltd and Transport Scotland and/or Aberdeen City Council and (ii) BEAR Scotland and Transport Scotland and/or Aberdeen City Council in regard to the premises

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-07
Reference
FOI/19/02619
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport