Scottish Government FOI Index

12,099releases indexed

20,414attachments found

29.1avg calendar days

4,755partially withheld

2023-01-05oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 4,755 unclear 3,519 not held 1,785 released 854 already published 438 cost limit 394 clarification 184 withheld 130 transferred 40

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 2997 s.20 2635 s.34(1) 2278 s.39(2) 2079 s.30 1822 s.17(1) 1579 s.25(1) 1420 s.10(4) 1249 s.11(2) 1008 s.29(1) 738 s.2 627 s.6(1) 524

Timeline

2026-05 339 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 775 releases · 27.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 676 releases · 29.3 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 484 releases · 29.5 avg days Marine Directorate 480 releases · 27.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 419 releases · 25.8 avg days Environment and Forestry Directorate 399 releases · 34.0 avg days Economic Development Directorate 369 releases · 42.7 avg days People Directorate 360 releases · 26.5 avg days

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524 matching releases

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

1). The Woodland Carbon Code (WCC) version 3.0 (January 2026) provides links to a document titled ‘Soil Carbon and the Woodland Carbon Code’ (Vicky West, 14 July 2011, 10 pages). This document claims on page 5 that: Research recognises that there can be initial losses to soil carbon on organomineral soils, but that de...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.10(5) s.6(1) s.11 s.6 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-14
Reference: EIR/202600513712
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour purchase costs: EIR release

You asked for the following information regarding the recent acquisition of Ardrossan Harbour by Caledonian Maritime Assets Limited (CMAL) on behalf of the Scottish Ministers: 1. The total purchase price paid to the Peel Ports Group (or any associated subsidiary) for the harbour assets. 2. A breakdown of any addition...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600512471
Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding Queen Elizabeth University Hospital cladding and associated costs: EIR release

How much of the flammable cladding has been removed from the hospital [QEUH], how much has it cost and how much of the 97.1 million given to Scotland for the removal of flammable cladding remains? Has the removal started on any other buildings or any completed that have been identified as having this cladding?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.4 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-05-13
Reference: EIR/202600505647
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ardrossan Harbour details: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the acquisition of Ardrossan harbour from Peel Ports: 1. All documents relating to the Accountable Officer’s consideration of value for money in respect of the project, including any assessments, briefings or internal analysis. 2. All correspondence, briefings an...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-12
Reference: EIR/202600512299
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding electricity costs: EIR release

For the period 8th September 2023 - date, please provide any correspondence or documentation held by the Chief Economist, Constitution, Energy and Climate Change, or Offshore Wind directorates which discusses the cost of electricity generated by Scottish renewables.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600512110
Directorate: Chief Economist Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

A90 road traffic collision data: EIR release

Please can you tell me how many collisions there have been on the A90 north of Ellon between Peterhead since 2022, broken down by year. Separately, can you tell me how many people have been injuries there have been, broken down by fatal, serious and slight, for the same timeframe, broken down by year.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600510767
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon: EIR release

Information relating to mortality tracking and disease monitoring for farmed salmon, specifically in relation to the reported mortality figures at the Portree site operated by Bakkafrost. In a recent earnings call transcript, Bakkafrost’s CEO stated that “The input mortality [at Portree] was19% within the first 90 days...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.9

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: EIR/202600500778
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact assessments undertaken regarding the current revaluation of non-domestic properties: FOI release

A copy of the impact assessments undertaken for the policy and guidance underpinning the current revaluation of non-domestic properties. In particular any island communities impact assessment or business and regulatory impact assessment. If assessments have not been undertaken prior to changing the policy and guidance ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.6(1) s.6 s.6(8)

Published: 2026-05-11
Reference: FOI/202600500853
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Correspondence to Ministers and Officials from MSPs and Local Councillors on Housing Developments of 50+ Units: FOI release

For the period 1 January 2023 to the present, please provide: Copies of correspondence sent to ministers or officials by MSPs or local councillors regarding specific housing developments of 50 units or more. Where held, any records indicating whether those representations were supportive of, neutral towards, or oppose...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511685
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Musselburgh Flood Protection Scheme (Property Figures and Mapping): EIR release

‘Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the followingBrecorded information held by the Scottish Government: 1. Copies of all submissions, correspondence, and briefings received from East Lothian Council between January 2023 and January 2026 which reference the number of properties: a) at risk ...

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

Published: 2026-05-08
Reference: FOI/202600511366
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information in relation to Aird Salmon Farm: EIR release

1. Sea-lice data submitted by the operator For the period 1 June 2025 to the present, please provide: All weekly sea-lice returns submitted by the site operator for the site “Aird”, including: the weekly average adult female lice values any nil returns any reasons given for no count any metadata or explanatory notes ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-05-07
Reference: FOI/202500497836
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas: EIR release

“What is the Scottish Government’s approach to the development of offshore wind farms in nature conservation marine protected areas? Can you outline the reasons why a sectoral marine plan was not set out for INTOG projects, but was for ScotWind projects? What role does the Scottish Government play in any objections r...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-06
Reference: FOI/202600510887
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Energy Skills Passport information: EIR release

Information pertaining to the uptake and usage and funding of the Energy Skills Passport.

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

Published: 2026-05-05
Reference: FOI/202600510500
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cattle and sheep data in Scotland: EIR release

1. Cattle population by geography and breed For cattle in Scotland, please provide: 1. The number of cattle, broken down by: The most granular geographical level that can be released, ideally: Local authority (council area) level; and Any more granular standard geography used internally (e.g. data zone, parish, or o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: EIR/202600510087
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Montrose Port Authority regarding dredging and licensed disposal of sediments: EIR release

I am writing in regard to the recent dredging and licensed disposal of sediments associated with Montrose Port. Under the Freedom of Information Act, I believe I am able to ask for the following information: 1. Copies of correspondence (emails, Teams messages, meeting notes, phone calls, WhatsApp or text messages) bet...

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

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509013
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices contract information: EIR release

You asked for information relating to the following contract: Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices. The details requested were: What are the contractual performance KPI's for this contract? Suppliers who applied for inclusion on each framework/contract and were successful & not successful at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-29
Reference: EIR/202600509540
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Documents regarding meeting between Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, and representatives of Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited: EIR release

Copies of any minutes, notes, briefings, correspondence, or other records relating to the meeting held on 9 October 2022 between Mairi Gougeon MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, and representatives of Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited, facilitated by Cavendish Consulting, which took place at the NFUS. 1. ...

FOI/EIR released 100 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.1 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600509011
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600509439
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish freshwater fisheries regulations regarding trout stocks: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding trout stocking in Fife. Specifically, I would like to know which individuals, angling clubs, or fisheries currently hold written consent or licences to stock trout in Fife’s inland waters. I am concerned about the possibility of unlicensed or illegal stocking taking place ...

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

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: EIR/202600507384
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information related to East Nethershield Woodland Application: EIR release

The following Critical Public Interest Documents and Information. 1. Please issue all unredacted Documents issued and received within the Formal Woodland Application in 2024, which are stated to have formed part of the Public Accessible Documents for the Formal Consultation Period through the Public Regulated Due Proc...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600504917
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600503900
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Geoengineering documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500498898 1) Confirmation and authorisation a) Confirm whether the Scottish Government is participating in, supporting, or complicit in any SRM/geoengineering or weather modification programme affecting Scotland. b) If any such activity exists or has existed, identify who authorised it (office/role...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: EIR/202600502914 Review of 202500498898
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information used to formulate answer to written question S6W-42673: EIR release

Any internal or external correspondence, briefings, memorandums or notes used to formulate: 1. The answer to written question S6W-42673 (19 December 2025). 2. The first paragraph of page six of the Cabinet Secretary Mairi Gougeon's letter to the RAIC committee (13 March 2025), in particular the claim: "Further data c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600503585
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Projects awarded funding from the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF): EIR release

A full breakdown of projects that were awarded funding as part of the Scottish Industrial Energy Transformation Fund (SIETF). Please break down by financial year and provide as much detail on possible on each project.

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600502967
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity correspondence regarding Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: EIR/202600505231
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector