Scottish Government FOI Index

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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3,593 matching releases

Scottish Forestry - North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme, reference 21FGS56103. Please could you provide the following information: 1. RSPB response to the public consultation that ended on 15 April 2026. 2. The document with Summary of decision-making process in relation to l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515720
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding maintenance works on the A737: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 regarding the ongoing maintenance works on the A737, specifically the section currently reduced to one lane in advance of the airport off-ramp. Please provide the follo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.4 s.5 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-07-20
Reference: EIR/202600515535
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the impact of appeals under Sea Lice Risk Framework: EIR release

In a letter to the Scottish Government on 12 March 2025, Salmon Scotland said that fish farms would be appealing against variation notices imposed by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (Sepa) under the Sea Lice Risk Framework. I subsequently reported that 210 appeals had been lodged. Please could the Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600510420
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. what the “minimum scoring thresholds” were and how they...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-15
Reference: EIR/202600514970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning Permission Appeal (PPA) decisions that have involved the erection of a single dwelling house: EIR release

I would be grateful if you could provide the following information held by the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA): 1. A list of all Planning Permission Appeal (PPA) decisions issued between 1 October 2023 and 27 April 2026, where the proposed development involved the erection of a single dwellinghouse ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: EIR/202600515582
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Average cost of electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

This is a follow up request to a previous FOI response. Your ref: 202600512110 The above referenced response includes this excerpt from a document dated 11th March 2024: “Current GB wholesale electricity market arrangements mean the single price of electricity in GB (and therefore Scotland) is primarily determined by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: EIR/202600514981
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate referrals to the Animal and Plant Health Agency: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding several inspection cases and mortality events recorded by the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) which were referred to the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The cases include: Inspection Cases Site name Case # Date o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-14
Reference: EIR/202600514775
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Total funds given to Warmworks for Warmer Homes Scotland scheme: EIR release

Disclosure of all financial information relating to the grant scheme and expenditure by Warmworks or the Scottish Government, to the extent that it does not constitute personal data.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-07-08
Reference: EIR/202600505437
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Housing, Public sector

Communications regarding Non Motorised Route between Aviemore and Carrbridge: EIR release

“With reference to The Freedom of Information (FOI) Act, I am requesting all information and communication from 2023 and up to the present date between Transport Scotland and CNPA, The Highland Council, The Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership and Sustrans in relation to the planned Non Motorised Route between A...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-07-08
Reference: EIR/202600516057
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information relating to the active travel provision within the A9 dualling scheme at Birnam: EIR release

I request recorded information relating to the active travel provision within the A9 dualling scheme at Birnam, specifically the traffic-free cycle path connection between the B867/A9 end and Birnam Station, which forms part of the current approved scheme scope: 1. The latest cost estimate for the currently proposed t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3 s.6(1) s.4 s.7 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: EIR/202600514435
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) funding connected to the Westwood Hill site: EIR release

Information relating to Affordable Housing Supply Programme (AHSP) funding connected with the Westwood Hill site, East Kilbride, and the period for this request is 1 January 2025 to 31 May 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: EIR/202600514945
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Storm overflow and waste water documentation: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the commitment made by the Scottish Government, in a letter to Environmental Standards Scotland on the 10th June 2025, to publish up-to-date, clear and specific guidance about the exceptional circumstances in which it is permissible for storm overflows to spill; A copy of all docu...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-07-07
Reference: EIR/202600502422
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Marine litter information: EIR release

Can you provide any statistics or other information that records how many tyres are washed up on our beaches, the cost of disposal and how you are working with the marine industry and ports to reduce this antiquated practise.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514606
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Scotland National Scheme (HIBS) tender documents: EIR release

All documents that would have been available - whether publicly, on any supplier tendering portal or on specific request - to any suppliers that expressed interest in bidding for this tender at the time? Examples include (but are not limited to): 1) the Contract Notice and any attachments, 2) the full specification ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514191
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Solway Half Net River Annan salmon sampling data: EIR release

When restrictions were first put on killing Solway Salmon by the half netters there was a spell where they were allowed to keep a limited number but the stomachs had to be observed before the fish were returned to the netters. Was any information recorded about what was found and if so how do i get to view it.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514098
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NatureScot's Nature Investment Partnership and Aberdeen's aCANIF programme correspondence: EIR release

1) All communications to and from NatureScot regarding Aberdeen investment management company’s participation in NatureScot's Nature Investment Partnership and/or Aberdeen's aCANIF programme, dating from 1 September 2025 to date, including but not exclusively, emails, memos and reports sent by any medium 2) Copies of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514232
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland M8 junction 6a traffic management information: EIR release

I am writing to submit a Freedom of Information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. I am requesting all information held by Transport Scotland relating to roadworks and traffic management at or around Junction 6a of the M8 motorway on or around 14 March 2026, including both the eastbound and ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514588
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

County Parish Holding (CPH) number data: EIR release

I am requesting the geographical framework data used to generate County Parish Holding (CPH) numbers in Scotland. Specifically, I require a spreadsheet or list containing: All active 2-digit Scottish Agricultural County Codes (CC) (codes 66 through 98). All active 3-digit Scottish Agricultural Parish Codes (PPP) mapp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600515416
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands salmon farming briefing notes for the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting: EIR release

The briefing notes on salmon farming provided for Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon ahead of the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee meeting 11th March 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514016
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Minutes of the Scottish Hydrogen Industry Forum (SHIF) meetings: EIR release

Copies of the minutes of the Scottish Hydrogen Industry Forum (SHIF) meetings held in 2024, 2025 and 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5)E 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513860
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Zero Emission Bus Challenge Fund (ScotZEB3) information: EIR release

1. Copies of the applicant eligibility and application scoring criteria and/or evaluation matrices, and all guidance and other documentation referred to and applied by the decision maker(s) when assessing and determining: a. the eligibility of the applicants; b. the relative merits and/or scores of applications submit...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.8 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513699
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Statistics and laws governing the welfare of farmed animals in Scotland: EIR Review

Original request 202600513816 Farming Statistics for Scotland 1. We understand that you are responsible for the conduct of the June Survey of Agriculture and Horticulture in Scotland, and publish data on the results of this survey including farmed animal populations across Scotland as a whole. Can you please provide ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513818 Review of 202600513816
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding the removal of an Osprey nest: EIR release

You will see from the attached that Nature Scot, to whom I addressed my original FoI request, have stated that the information on which the Scottish Government made the decision not to offer further protection to nests of some migratory birds, notably Osprey, is no longer available to them. I am therefore redirecting t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514236
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ming Yang Smart Energy: EIR release

1. Could you supply any analysis or reports undertaken into wind turbines being powered by diesel generators, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and ana...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513676
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513847
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector