Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,888releases indexed
39,524attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,127partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-08newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,127 unclear 7,204 not held 3,072 released 1,539 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4943 s.20 4285 s.34(1) 3601 s.39(2) 3486 s.30 2886 s.17(1) 2775 s.25(1) 2385 s.10(4) 1990 s.11(2) 1574 s.29(1) 1176 s.2 1159 s.3 909

Timeline

2026-07 24 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177

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 926 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 730 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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Clackmannanshire Bridge high wind closures in January 2015: EIR release

The following information: The Policy and Guidelines regarding the monitoring, control and closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge in high winds in place during January 2015. The orders issued regarding the closure of the Clackmannanshire Bridge during January 2015.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.67
Published
2017-08-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information on safety inspections of A82 in 2017: FOI release

Information on safety inspections (how and when) of the A82 from the 4th January 2017 – 4th of July 2017 Information on when maintenance was last done on the following stretch of road and reports of potholes/areas of road surface missing: A82 from Inveruglas going north for five miles to ensure I have the information I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minutes of meetings around High Hedges Scotland Act: FOI release

Any legal advice offered by Scottish Government lawyers on the High Hedges Scotland Act that impacts on how the Act is applied in relation to "hedges" and the minutes of meetings around the Act both before and after coming into law. On 13 July 2017, you asked to limit the FOI request to 'what the Minister knows and th...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-08-04
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

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

European Agricultural Accounts Audit 2016: FOI release

A full, unabridged copy of the most recent European Agricultural Accounts Audit.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-02
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Funding for kinship care projects and services 2013-2017: FOI release

A list of all recipients of funding from the Department of Children and Young People for the provision of projects or services relating to kinship care between 1st April 2013 and the present date, including the recipient, the amount funded, and the remit of the project. This should include but not be limited to: CHILDR...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings contracts s.33 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence in relation to 2020Vision Advisory Board: FOI appeal

The written comments and feedback of Charles Hammond on productivity initiatives within NHS Scotland which he wrote in 2014. And all correspondence to and from him with regard to the Cabinet Secretary's 2020 Vision Advisory Board.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings 14 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Atos Healthcare: FOI release

Correspondence the Social Security Directorate (including ministers and/or officials) has received from 'Atos Healthcare' since 27 March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence related to Child abuse inquiry: FOI release

Information contained in correspondence, meetings, communications and discussions in relation to and including information which has been communicated with core participants and those with leave to appear between organisations and their legal representatives and the Scottish Government in relation to the Child abuse in...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.37 2 attachments
Published
2017-08-01
Reference
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Children and families, Law and order, Public sector

Life Chances of Young People in Scotland report: FOI release

"All drafts of the report 'The Life Chances of Young People in Scotland' presented to the Scottish Government, and all correspondence relating to the preparation of the report and drafts between: the independent poverty adviser, Scottish ministers, civil servants and special advisers from 1 May 2017 to 3 July 2017 incl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers s.25(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Equality and rights, Health and social care, +1 more … 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

Framework for Provision of Digital Marketing Services: FOI release

FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES – SP-16-010 Please can you provide full sight of the 5 successful tenders submitted for the digital marketing services framework, namely: 1. Cello Signal2. Storm ID3. The Gate Worldwide4. Union Advertising5. Whitespace FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF CREATIVE ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) s.2 14 attachments
Published
2017-07-31
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings of Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource: FOI Release

A copy of the minutes were requested, including any agreed actions, in relation to the following meetings regarding the Israel-Palestine Learning and Teaching Resource:  19 November 2015  14 January 2016  9 May 2017  11 May 2017

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Inspection of Argyll and Bute Councils' Educational Services: FOI release

All correspondence made and received in relation to the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council. All correspondence made and received in relation to the timing of publication of the report on the inspection of the educational functions of Argyll and Bute Council.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.25(1) s.36(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Invitations to Bute House dinner in March 2017: FOI Release

A copy of each invitation, paper or electronic, to a dinner in Bute House on 21 March 2017 for those people listed below; Anne Budge Katherine Garret-Cox Jayne-Anne Gadhia Marie Macklin Jim McColl Sir Ian Wood Sir David Murray Calum Paterson Sir Ewan Brown CBE Chris van der Kuyl Dan MacDonald Sir Brian Souter Togethe...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.17(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Framework for Provision of Digital Marketing Services: FOI release

Five successful applicants submissions for the FRAMEWORK FOR THE PROVISION OF DIGITAL MARKETING SERVICES SP-16-010.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings contracts s.33(1) s.38(1) 12 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Provision of IT Consumables 2016: FOI release

A copy of awarded tenderers submission for the provision of IT Consumables 2016/S 200-361672, under the Freedom of Information Act.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence briefings contracts spending s.33(1) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-27
Reference
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Costs associated with implementation of national bargaining: FOI release

How much additional money will be provided by the Scottish Government towards meeting the costs associated with the implementation of national bargaining? What date(s) has this money been released, or will be released, by Scottish Government? When will this money be paid to Colleges Scotland? Please provide copies of a...

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence ministers meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister's Standing Council on Europe: FOI release

A breakdown of all communications between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All correspondence between the First Minister and members of her Standing Council on Europe since July 2016. All minutes and notes taken of meetings between the First Minister and individuals on h...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.25(1) s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector