Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,642releases indexed
40,482attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,387partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,387 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5151 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3728 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 3 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 962 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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Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Various questions on LED street lights and heads: EIR release

1. I would like to know how many complaints that Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2018. 2. I would like to know what the complaints said. 3. I would also like to know how many LED street light heads have fallen off the light pole since January 2018. 4. I would also like to know how ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Kelp harvesting - Scottish Seaweed Association, Chemical Industries Association correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide any correspondence held from the following bodies that relates to the commercial use of kelp. Firstly, I am interested in any briefings documents, presentations, reports, emails, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages, or paper letters. 1. The Scottish Seaweed Assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts whatsapp s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/18/03512
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Planning appeal by Forbes Homes Limited - Inchgarth Farm, Aberdeen: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 March 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to request all documents contained within the case file PPA-100-237.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00829
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to supply copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/18/03511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00615
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00830
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00564
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8/M74 motorway closures when Glasgow Rangers playing at Ibrox: EIR release

Can you please advise on the motorway lane closures and full closures which have been put in place from the Helen street junction of the M8 along to Glasgow Fort junction of M8, and also the M74 between tradeston and Hamilton junctions when Glasgow Rangers have been playing at Ibrox Stadium from January 2017 until this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00179
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Compensation claims incurred on A82 with Transport Scotland: EIR release

1. How many compensation claims have been lodged with Transport Scotland for vehicular damage incurred on the A82 trunk road each year for the past 5 years? 2. How much money has been paid out in compensation for damages (incurred on the A82) each year for the past 5 years? To which you clarified the location on 25 F...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints regarding A75 Newton Stewart from the roundabout with A714: EIR release

1. The number of complaints about defects with the A75 at Newton Stewart from the roundabout with the A714 to west of the Hospital and the Barnkirk Road. Between August and December 2018, listed by date. 2. The road repairs made to the same section of road for the same period. Listed by date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speeding data for A84 between Callander and Doune: EIR release

Could you disclose the speeding data for the A84 between Callander and Doune and when the last speed monitoring test was carried out?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00590
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road traffic collisions on A82 between Crianlarich and Balloch: EIR release

Information about road traffic collisions, which resulted in injury or fatalities, on the A82 between Crianlarich in the North and Balloch in the South for the following time periods: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 to date. For each collision, I am seeking just a statement as to the time and date; the number of people i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Compensation for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie to Tipperty: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) you have asked for the following: 1. How many landowners are eligible for AWPR compensation? And also for Balmedie to Tipperty? 2. How many claims have been made to date for each scheme respectively? 3. How many claims have been lodged in the Lands Tribunal ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Communications in relation to accident at Strone point: EIR release

1. Details of any correspondence, communications or requests sent from Police Scotland to BEAR Scotland in connection with the accident locus at the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 3 km north east of Inveraray on 13/07/2018 and; 2. Details of any works, including sweeping of the carriageway, completed or organised ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00484
Directorate
Topic

Salmon farming production, inspections, surveillance/testing of ova and smolts: EIR release

You asked for information on inspections, surveillance and testing of ova and smolts for diseases, pathogens and viruses since 1 January 2017, in relation to both imported and domestically produced ova and smolts. You also asked: are smolts tested for diseases, pathogens and viruses prior to entry to the sea-water ph...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00420
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning applications for major developments for years 2014-2018: EIR release

1. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments were submitted for years 2014 - 2018? 2. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments went to the reporter 2014 - 2018? 3. Within each region how many Major Developments did the reporter overturn the council’s deci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00540
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Complaints on Ragwort from January 2016: EIR release

1. Statistics in relation to the number of official complaints you have received regarding Ragwort in the UK, together with a breakdown of locations. If possible from Jan 2016 to date 2. Statistics on how you dealt with these complaints – how many resolved and if so how? 3. What/how many enforcement actions were taken ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00529
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector