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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Cat's eye road markings on M8 Motorway: FOI release

"I was driving recently on the M8 Motorway on the section to the east of the newly constructed section when I was concerned that the cat's eyes do not appear to be working properly. Please let me know: Do the cat's eye road markings on this stretch of road comply with all relevant regulations? Frequency of inspection...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Roadworks on southbound carriageway of M74, February 2016: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the roadworks on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on 4th February 2016 from Junction 5 to Junction 7 southbound. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. Please advise of any speed restrictions in place there. I also request information held s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, M73 and M74 Motorway Improvements Project: FOI release

1. Was lighting along the entire stretch of M74 which was previously lit included in the original improvement plan? 2. If lighting was not planned why was this the case? 3. If the length of carriageway to be lit after the improvements was reduced from that originally planned A why was this decision taken, B when was ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.6 s.9
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Camera footage of M74 on 4 February 2017: FOI release

"I write to request information on the layout of the road works on the southbound carriageway of the M74 on the 4th February 2016. Please forward any maps, site plans or other information held. I understand average speed cameras along the section of the M74 north of junction 7 on the southbound carriageway. I therefor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road repairs on M73 towards M74 February 2017: FOI release

"I would like to request Freedom of Information for the dates of 02/02/0217 to 23/02/2017 involving the section of motorway after junction 2 south on the M73 towards the M74 of all road repairs to that section of motorway. I would also like to request all complaint that have been made on or about this section of motorw...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Surveys following SEPA Report - Loch Ryan: FOI release

You requested information regarding "... surveys every 3 years and are doing one this year and I would be very grateful if you could send us the results from when you started – following the SEPA Report of 16.06.00, which I have. I would be very interested to hear where you might be sampling this year and if you are st...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Potato crops in Scotland 2015-2017: FOI release

Information regarding specific potato growing crops – crop varieties and hectares; grades in 2015, 2016 and 2017; related field inspections; related meetings and action taken.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2)
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Repairs carried out by BEAR Scotland February 2017: FOI release

"I am currently in the dispute with Bear Scotland regarding some damage to my car caused, I believe, by damaged road surface for which they are responsible. What I wanted to know was: when were these repairs carried out was the timing of this in accordance with some pre-arranged schedule and, if so, when was that sche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road mitigation measures for wildlife in Scotland: FOI release

"I am doing a research project at Cardiff University for Project Splatter and I am trying to build a database of all the road mitigation measures that are in place for wildlife across the UK. Is there a way of accessing a list of all the measures in place in Scotland." To which you updated your request on 12 June to:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Extent of specific Transport Scotland maintained trunk roads: EIR release

Confirmation of the extent of Transport Scotland adopted road at the following locations: POI Location Description Co-ordinates 1 A87 - East Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.281234, -5.709221 2 A87 - West Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.280956, -5.716437 3 Kyleakin Roundabout 57.272584, -5.744795 4 A87 - Broa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Limekiln wind farm resubmission, peat slide risk assessment: EIR release

A form of words that has been previously used by the Energy Consents Unit to state that peat landslide hazard risk assessment (PSHRA) issues must be addressed pre-consent The PSHRA document produced for Limekiln in the April 2014 Further Environmental Information (FEI) CH2M's consultation response (a letter) dated 30 S...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bi-lingual road and rail signs: EIR release

Under the freedom of information legislation I shall be obliged if you could advise me the cost of the aforementioned signs since local government reorganisation in 1996. If possible I would like the breakdown per financial year for each local authority.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary visiting Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work with regard to the tour of the Grangemouth Petrochemical Plant on 30th March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this visit. As the information you have requested is 'environ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector

Minister meeting CEO of Petrochina International PetroIneos Trading: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and briefings provided to Ministers and officials in relation to the meeting with Yozhou Luo (Petrochina International Petroineos Trading) on 22 March 2017. A copy of any minute/note taken during/after the meeting. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-12
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector