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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8,387 matching releases

Exercise Hazel and Exercise Juniper reports: EIR release

Copies of the reports of the lessons identified from two avian influenza exercises, Exercise Juniper in 2018 and Exercise Hazel in 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-26
Reference
FOI/202000087700
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Correspondence concerning updating the ‘Scotland’s Future’ publication: FOI release

Copies of correspondence (emails, texts, whatsapp messages, written notes, minutes of calls, minutes of meetings and/or otherwise) between civil servants and/or Special Advisors and/or members of the Scottish Government Cabinet regarding the need to update the ‘Scotland’s Future’ paper originally published in November ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30
Published
2020-11-25
Reference
FOI/202000096481
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme: EIR release

All and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, materials (including, but not limited to, reports and including the dates on which data/information were/was collected and reports written), dated correspondence, dates of diary appointments, notes of telephone calls etc that you have in relation to all and any comm...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000078625
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme route options: EIR release

All and any information and evidence in relation to the number of residential properties within 50m of the proposed road, and the elevation of the road at those properties, for all route options in the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000089401
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Business Resilience Centre financial support and correspondence: FOI release

1) Detail of any financial support provided to the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) in the last three financial years including 2020/21 so far and anticipated further funding. 2) Any correspondence between Jude McCorry, the chief executive of SBRC, and Scottish Government officials between January 1 and June...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.38(1) s.2 s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-24
Reference
FOI/202000085097
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Economy, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Minister for Europe and International Development’s ministerial preferences: FOI release

Please provide all documentation regarding Ministerial preferences detailing how the current Scottish Ministers prefer their briefings, speeches and correspondence to be prepared and handled.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-23
Reference
FOI/202000099767
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

COVID-19 cases originating from reported recent international travel: FOI release

"Please provide the evidence that shows a “significant number of imported cases” of COVID-19 from Greece that resulted In your decision to add Greece to the lust, when their infection rate sits at 13.7 per 100,000 and is well below the figure of 20 per 100,000. This applies only to scotland. Not the rest of the uk. So ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence s.28(1)
Published
2020-11-20
Reference
FOI/202000083291
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Public sector

Information regarding quarantine on travellers returning from Portugal: FOI release

1.The number of known infections of coronavirus imported by returning travellers entering Scotland from Portugal since 22nd August 2020 since 23rd March 2020 2. The criteria used in decision making by Scottish Ministers which differ from those used by the UK Government.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.28(1)
Published
2020-11-19
Reference
FOI/202000084350
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector

Scottish 4G Infill Programme – Traquair Mast: EIR request

All relevant information, emails, plans and other documents that the Scottish Government holds which relate to the decision to locate a mast at Traquair, and at the particular site chosen, under the S4GI programme, including any analysis of existing 4G coverage in the area, any discounted options, all relevant correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2020-11-19
Reference
FOI/202000089001
Directorate
Topic

Impact on Cultural Heritage of proposed Violet Route on A96: EIR release

1) “…all and any information, minutes of meetings, emails, reports, dated correspondence etc that you have in relation to consideration of the direct and indirect impacts of the Violet route option for the proposed A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen dualling project on the Cultural Heritage and sensitivity of the receiving...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.10(4)
Published
2020-11-18
Reference
FOI/202000095009
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Environment and climate change, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Correspondence involving Joanna Cherry MP: FOI release

Any mention of Joanna Cherry in communications sent Correspondence (including emails, attachments, typed or handwritten notes, letters, notes/records of phone calls, texts or instant messages, minutes of meetings, briefings or otherwise) by Scottish Government Ministers or Special Advisors to Scottish Government minist...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000087424
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence concerning 'universities growth strategy': FOI release

Please provide copies of all communications, briefings, or reports, sent or received by members of the Scottish Government or the Civil Service, including their offices and Special Advisors, since 25th May 2018 and mentioning “universities growth strategy”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000094109
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Programme for Government 2020-21: FOI release

You asked for ‘From 1 August to 7 September 2020: Copies of any internal briefings from civil servants for the Scottish Government Cabinet and/or special advisors regarding the Programme for Government 2020-21.’

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-16
Reference
FOI/202000089239
Directorate
Topic
Programme for Government, Public sector

Scottish university correspondence regarding the per-student cost of providing university tuition: FOI release

You asked for the following information between 20 May 2020 and 01 September 2020: Any correspondence (including letters and emails) between any Scottish university and the Scottish Government regarding the per-student cost of providing university tuition. Any Scottish Government analysis of the per-student cost of pr...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000083480
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence with Victim Support Scotland and Victim Centred Approach Operational Group: FOI release

You asked for: Any written correspondence (or transcripts of verbal correspondence if possible) between Victim Support Scotland and the Scottish Government from 1 January 2020 to present regarding implementing the measures outlined in the Victims Taskforce workplan. Any written correspondence (or transcripts of verbal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 63 working days over deadline correspondence s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000083508
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order

Correspondence on the subject of teacher workload: FOI release

You asked for: "Any correspondence (including letters and emails) from members of the public to the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon MSP, or the Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, John Swinney MSP, on the subject of teacher workload. I would like this information from 09 February 2020 to 09 September 2020."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-11-13
Reference
FOI/202000085864
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the ‘Muriel Spark’ celebrations: FOI release

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and the following organisations/individuals regarding the ‘Muriel Spark’ celebrations: Scottish Book Trust (SBT) Creative Scotland (CS) Birlinn (Birlinn Limited) Alan Taylor Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) Postcode Culture Trust (PCT) Date range 1 July 20...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.30
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000074236
Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Various questions regarding Scottish Water: FOI release

Any documents from or to Scottish Water management and staff referring to :- staff number reduction reducing the amount of business miles covered by staff severance packages for staff leaving proposals for carbon reduction

FOI partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000080497
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Closure of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: FOI release

On the closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh: 1. Details and names of all internal and external parties consulted by Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh regarding the proposed closure in 2016 of Inverleith House at Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh as a year-round contemporary art space. The pro...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.38(1) 14 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000084692
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Spend on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful: EIR release

How much has been spent on mitigation measures on the A83 Rest and be Thankful Road in the last 5 years? Broken down by year if possible please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000101736
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government parking space leases in Edinburgh City Centre: FOI release

1. How many parking places do the Scottish Government rent out In Edinburgh city centre. 2. How much does each parking space cost 3. Who's using the Parking spaces. 4. Could you please list where each parking Space that is rent out where it is and you rent it from.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.4 s.39(1)
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000095167
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Stonewall Diversity Champions index: FOI release

The Scottish Civil Service’s submissions to, and feedback received from, the Stonewall Diversity Champions index, for the years 2018, 2019 and 2020.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-11-12
Reference
FOI/202000083724
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Healthcare professionals employed in Scotland with a home postal code in England: FOI release

How many healthcare professionals live in England but work in Scotland? Why do registered health or care professionals travelling to Scotland to provide essential healthcare, including where this is not related to coronavirus, have to self isolate? Why do they not have to self-isolate in the other 3 nations of the UK?

FOI partially withheld 60 score correspondence
Published
2020-11-11
Reference
FOI/202000092455
Directorate
Topic
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and other respiratory infections in Scotland, Health and social care, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills