Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Infringements of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) fisheries management rules: EIR release

The number of incidents reported to Marine Scotland of suspected or actual infringements of MPA fisheries management rules (hereafter ‘incidents’) since 16 August 2015 until present day. The number of reported incidents subsequently investigated by Marine Scotland which led to an enforcement action, and a breakdown of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-26
Reference
FOI/19/01324
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan maintenance questions: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 trunk road between Kinlochiel and Glenfinnan between 1 May 2018 to 28 May 2019. In particular, we require the following information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing: 1. Any reports or complaints of roa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-06-25
Reference
FOI/19/01341
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Management of fishing within Small Isles Marine Protected Area (MPA): EIR release

All correspondence, dates & minutes of meetings between SG, Ministers, members or representatives of the fishing industry which have included discussion of Small Isles MPA or the management of fishing within it, between January 2015 & present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2019-06-07
Reference
FOI/19/01218
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Maintenance, policy, and accidents of A77 road: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A77T Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that road. Please send me the full policy, but thi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-28
Reference
FOI/19/01146
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning&Environmental Appeals Division, Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland, Holder Planning: EIR release

1. Records of any visits made to your Callendar Road office in Falkirk by anyone of the following – Cala Homes, Homes for Scotland and Holder Planning covering the time period August 2017 to the present day. 2. Copies of any correspondence sent to any reporter in your organisation from Homes for Scotland or their lega...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 14 attachments
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01063
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

New house build applications and solar panels: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to confirm how many successful new build applications have been made in the last three years and of those how many chose to incorporate solar panels.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-05-21
Reference
FOI/19/01110
Directorate
Topic
Housing

Questions regarding the Government Reporter, Cala Homes and major developments: EIR release

1. Records of any communications between Mr Stephen Hall, Scottish Government reporter and Cala Homes, Cala Management Ltd or their agent or representative between the period 24 September 2018 and today’s date. 2. Confirmation of the number of planning appeals relating to major developments that Mr Stephen Hall has de...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01065
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Analysis on including glass in forthcoming deposit return scheme: EIR release

Details and outcomes of analysis conducted on the impact of including glass in the Scottish Government's forthcoming deposit return scheme compared with the current recycling systems. We have interpreted your request as applying to any analysis held by the Scottish Government and conducted by us or Zero Waste Scotland...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2019-05-17
Reference
FOI/19/01048
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Nigg Bay marine licence 05965/16/0: EIR release

You asked for: “Copies of any and all revisions to Marine Licence - Construction 05965/16/0 issued on 4 November 2016 including any revisions issued after 15 August 2018 by Marine Scotland (MS-LOT) in relation to blasting and/or drilling issued to Aberdeen Harbour Board for the Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project at Ni...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/01004
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

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

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2)
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/03786
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Gaelic bilingual road signs on roads leading to ferry ports: EIR release

With reference to the introduction of Gaelic bilingual road signs on A82 and other trunk roads leading to ferry ports. Please provide details of all complaints received by Transport Scotland relating to the signs since their introduction began in 2002. The date on which each complaint was received. A summary of each c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-20
Reference
FOI/19/00222
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland's visits to salmon farms and or company offices: EIR release

You asked for information on Marine Scotland's inspections and visits to salmon farms or salmon farming facilities (which could include both fresh and sea water, and/or company offices) in Scotland, for the calendar year 2018. In particular, you asked for - Dates and locations of any inspections or visits to salmon fa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

LED street lights, installation, failures and complaints: EIR release

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

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-02-01
Reference
FOI/19/00033
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Parkhead forge : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Potential train station - Allander : EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 60 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 24 attachments
Published
2019-01-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport