Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Information pertaining to Scottish Government's Planning and Appeals Division (DPEA): EIR release

All types of documentation including emails and notes from phone calls and conversations, for all interactions between the DPEA and external parties, that is not already available publicly on the DPEA portal, for cases: DPEA APPEAL LBA-100-2011 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2001 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2002 DPEA APPEAL TENA-100-2...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100230427
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Costs of investigative and remedial works on M8 Junction 16 and 17 (Woodside Viaduct): EIR release

"Please can you tell me the total cost of all investigative and remedial works which have been, and will be carried out on M8 J16 - 17 (Woodside Viaduct), as detailed here: https://trafficscotland.org/tsgms02/ I would also like to know what consultation was carried out with the local community in Woodside (and Glasgow ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-09-27
Reference
FOI/202100232216
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

A75 and A77 trunk roads: EIR release

Can you answer the following questions, under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act 2012, in relation to both the A75 and A77 trunk roads in South West Scotland: 1) During the period January 2016 to January 2021 inclusive, how many road traffic collisions were reported on the A75, A76 and A77? 2) During the period J...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100218949
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Repair works carried out by BEAR Scotland: EIR release

A note of all calls or other communications from third parties alerting BEAR to pot holes or other roads defects at the locus A9 Broxden rbt to off slip M90 between 30th April and 4th May 2021. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR to pot holes or other roads defects at the locus ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-23
Reference
FOI/202100231479
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Objections for wind turbine developments under section 36 Electricity Act 1989: EIR release

You asked how many objections were or have been received by the Scottish Government to applications for wind turbine developments under section 36 of the Electricity Act 1989 in a) 2013 b) 2014 c) 2015 d) 2016 e) 2017 f) 2018 g) 2019 and h) 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100231437
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information relating to Voted Loans: EIR release

Information in relation to the Voted Loans and their repayment, in particular but not confined to Ships 801/802, Hamnavoe, Hjalthand, Hrossey, Hildasay, and Helliar. Specifically: 1. What total amount of Voted Loans was outstanding in 2018, 2019, and 2020? 2. What loans are still unpaid and for what vessels? 3. When ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100227322
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Designated bathing water status Wardie beach Edinburgh: EIR release

1. Copies of all paperwork submitted to SEPA and to the bathing water designation review panel during the determination process, 2. Correspondence with any parties during the determination process. 3. A copy of the report sent to Scottish Ministers including any recommendations, 4. A copy of any subsequent corresponden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-22
Reference
FOI/202100228360
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

M80 Stepps to Haggs scheme: EIR release

Please can you provide me average journey times from Stirling to Cumbernauld both now and before upgrading M80.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-09-16
Reference
FOI/202100229126
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documentation relating to Tullochgorm layby area: EIR release

With regard to the Tullochgorm 'layby' area, "a copy of the report submitted to you on 4.11.20" and "sight of the documentation relating to the alleged ownership transfer to the Forestry Commission."

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-09-15
Reference
FOI/202100228488
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funding provided for the regeneration of Stranraer: EIR release

1. All correspondence between the Scottish Government and South of Scotland Enterprise regarding the regeneration of Stranraer, including all proposals and cases for any waterfront development, and any correspondence relating to the £6 million pound allocation for Stranraer regeneration? 2. All correspondence between t...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-09-14
Reference
FOI/202100217701
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Subsidies paid to Balmoral estate: EIR release

All agricultural, rural development and forestry subsidies paid by the Scottish Government and its agencies to HM Queen’s Balmoral estate for each of the 20 years starting from 2000.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100226156
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Windfarm planning appeals submitted after refusal from local authority: EIR release

how many planning appeals by developers of windfarms have been lodged with the Scottish Government in the past 10 years against the "deemed refusal" of the planning application by the local planning authority. You have asked that this be broken down by wind farm development an the outcome.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-31
Reference
FOI/202100229030
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport studies and appraisals concerning specific rail lines since 2003: EIR release

Details of any transport studies/STAG appraisals that Transport Scotland either carried out, or are aware of, that have been done since 2003 that directly affect the rail lines between: Westerton to Milngavie Dumbarton Central to Helensburgh Central Dumbarton Central to Balloch Ardrossan South Beach to Largs Dumbreck ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-26
Reference
FOI/202100226181
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100216680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Green belt applications: EIR release

1. The number of green belt applications approved by council's since 2018 broken down by council. 2. How many green belt applications approved by reporters on appeal when the council has rejected the application. 3. How many appeals by property developers have been lodged following the failure of the local authority to...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100228378
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Imports of salmon smolts: EIR release

Information on the import of salmon smolts since 1 January 2018 including any health certificates, import/export documentation, emails, letters and other information. Please include correspondence with Mowi, the SSPO, Grieg Seafood, other salmon farming interests, EFTA Irish government agencies and other parties in rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5(2)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100221565
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1st May 2021: EIR release

Information on Whiteshore Cockles since 1 May 2021 including any emails, letters, Cabinet Briefings, photos, videos and other information. Also to include the correspondence cited in the letter, attached to request, from the Scottish Government; namely the letter/email from the Scottish Government on 5 July 2021 and re...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-08-19
Reference
FOI/202100225785
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Applications made for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

1. How many salmon farms applied for a licence for the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices since November 2020? 2. How many salmon farms have been granted a licence for the use of these devices since November 2020? 3. How many salmon farms currently use Acoustic Deterrent Devices? Of these, how many have been granted lic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100226354
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices without a licence: EIR release

Has Marine Scotland approved the use of these or any other acoustic deterrent devices as definitely not capable of disturbing porpoises? Please assist me by identifying and supplying electronic copies of all correspondence with OTAQ and other manufacturers and suppliers of ADDs about the current use of ADDs by Scottish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100213953
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments made to Jacobs and BEAR Scotland: EIR release

1. Any documentation, correspondence, notes, emails etc within Transport Scotland and with any external individuals organisations about the compulsory purchase of any land within Glen Croe including the Old Military road. 2. Details of any payments made to Jacobs, or companies in which they are a significant shareholde...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-13
Reference
FOI/202100224562
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal for proposed Mochrum windfarm: EIR release

You asked for two documents relating to a planning appeal for the proposed Mochrum windfarm. The documents relate to Bat Roost Sites and recorded species records of Black grouse leks and Nightjar.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10
Published
2021-08-12
Reference
FOI/202100227594
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Compulsory Purchase Orders: EIR release

All information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under section 1 of Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that: (1) have been served, (2) remain extant, (that is to say have been served but are not considered complied with) (3) have been complied with...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.1 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100222583
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Information relating to Transport Scotland Extent of Unit document: EIR release

A copy of the document referred to in Annex I: Transport Scotland's Extent of Unit document. I would be grateful if you could also provide the latest version if there has been any revisions since the date of the FOI request.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-08-11
Reference
FOI/202100224032
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport