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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8,127 matching releases

Cabinet Secretary meeting Jim McColl Clyde Blowers Capital: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the progress meeting with Jim McColl of Clyde Blowers Capital held on 2nd March 2017. A copy of any minute and note taken during or subsequent to this meeting. If any of these documents con...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial briefing for meeting of Joint Ministerial Committee: FOI release

The briefing given to Mike Russell and Nicola Sturgeon ahead of meetings of the Joint Ministerial Council from 23 June 2016.

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.28(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.3(2) s.38(1)
Published
2017-07-25
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Brexit, Public sector

Michael Russell, Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse meeting: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Eberhard and Christine Sasse on 9 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.32(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ministerial correspondence in relation to Scottish Budget 2017-2018: FOI release

Any correspondence between the First Ministers Office and Derek Mackay on one hand and Patrick Harvie and Willie Rennie regarding the 2017-18 Budget.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Humza Yousaf MSP and Martin Dorchester on 29 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.30 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-21
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector, Transport

Meeting between Michael Russell and Dr Tannam:FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Dr Etain Tannam on 8 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 85 score correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Repairs carried out by BEAR Scotland February 2017: FOI release

"I am currently in the dispute with Bear Scotland regarding some damage to my car caused, I believe, by damaged road surface for which they are responsible. What I wanted to know was: when were these repairs carried out was the timing of this in accordance with some pre-arranged schedule and, if so, when was that sche...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road mitigation measures for wildlife in Scotland: FOI release

"I am doing a research project at Cardiff University for Project Splatter and I am trying to build a database of all the road mitigation measures that are in place for wildlife across the UK. Is there a way of accessing a list of all the measures in place in Scotland." To which you updated your request on 12 June to:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 20 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Faculty of Advocates: FOI release

Minutes from the meeting held between Michael Russell MSP and Gordon Jackson and Angela Graham on 15 March 2017 All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Constitution and democracy, Law and order, +1 more … Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting with Royal Scottish Geographical Society: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution for meeting with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society held on 16.03.2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.36(2) s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Tim Alderslade CEO Airlines UK: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with Tim Alderslade CEO of Airlines UK on the Air Departure Tax held on 1st March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting ABTA on Air Departure Tax: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution to meeting with ABTA on the Air Departure Tax held on 2nd March 2017.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Extent of specific Transport Scotland maintained trunk roads: EIR release

Confirmation of the extent of Transport Scotland adopted road at the following locations: POI Location Description Co-ordinates 1 A87 - East Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.281234, -5.709221 2 A87 - West Pier Junction at Kyle of Lochalsh 57.280956, -5.716437 3 Kyleakin Roundabout 57.272584, -5.744795 4 A87 - Broa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 16 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meeting with Scottish Retail Consortium about Apprenticeship Levy: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Employability and Training with regard to the meeting with the Scottish Retail Consortium in relation to the meeting on the Apprenticeship Levy held on 14th March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you requ...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.29
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Hiring and remit of John Sturrock QC: FOI release

A copy of any internal analysis on the cost of using John Sturrock QC to assist in the FE lecturers dispute. A copy of any payments made to John Sturrock QC. A copy of any bills received from John Sturrock QC. A copy of all correspondence between ministers, advisors and civil servants regarding the hiring of and remit ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers contracts spending s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

National Bargaining wage rises for Further Education Lecturers: FOI release

A copy of information relating to the where the money has gone for the wage rises for Further Education Lecturers in Scotland for National Bargaining, details of any meetings about this issue, a copy of any minutes taken during any meetings or briefing prepared. A copy all emails between John Swinney and Colleges Scotl...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings spending s.17(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary meeting Alison McGregor CEO HSBC Scotland: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Constitution with regard to the meeting with Alison McGregor CEO of HSBC Scotland on 31st March 2017. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minute and note taken d...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Keith Brown MSP meeting with Russian Consul General: FOI release

The minutes from the meeting held between Keith Brown MSP and the Russian Consul General on 15 March 2017. All correspondence before and after this meeting relating to the meeting.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.33(1) s.3(2) s.38(1) 10 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Diary of Special Adviser Stuart Nicolson supporting FM: FOI release

A copy of the diary Scottish Government Special Adviser, Stuart Nicolson. A copy of any pre-meeting briefing, all people in attendance, agenda for meeting, note or minute taken and/or all action points from the meeting and any post meeting briefing from any of the meetings that this Special Adviser participated in.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.27(1) s.38(1) 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with Unite Union/workforce representatives/Doosan Babcock: FOI release

A copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to Scottish Ministers in advance of meetings with representatives of Doosan Babcock in the past year. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation you asked for a copy of any minutes and notes taken during or subsequent to these meetings.

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 6 attachments
Published
2017-07-18
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Energy, Public sector, +1 more … Work and skills

Ministerial meeting with Life Sciences Scotland (LSS): FOI release

copy of all background notes and/or briefing/s provided to the Minister for Business, Innovation and Energy with regard to the meeting with Life Sciences Scotland ILG in relation to the meeting on Life Sciences held on 14th March 217. In addition, and again under Freedom of Information legislation I request a copy of a...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) 8 attachments
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Health and social care, Public sector

Meetings in relation to Edinburgh Zoo pandas: FOI release

All correspondence and information including but not limited to documents, reports, calls logged, notes of meetings and emails between the Scottish Government and the Chinese government in relation to the pandas at Edinburgh Zoo. I am looking for the information for dates starting January 2015 up until today's date (21...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.17 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence related to same sex marriage 2009-2016: FOI release

Any information relating to correspondence between the minister for Department of Finance and Personnel in Northern Ireland and the Scottish Department for Local Government and Community Empowerment (including its predecessors and successors who dealt with the relevant issues) in relation to same sex marriage or civil ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.8 s.9 s.10 s.25(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Changing civil partnerships to marriages in Scotland 2014-2016: FOI release

Between 2014-2016, information concerning communications between, on the one hand: Marco Biagi as minister for local government and community empowerment (and his office) and on the other hand: Arlene Foster and/or the Northern Ireland executive about "switching" Northern Ireland civil partnerships into Scottish marri...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.8 s.9 s.36(1)
Published
2017-07-17
Reference
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Bi-lingual road and rail signs: EIR release

Under the freedom of information legislation I shall be obliged if you could advise me the cost of the aforementioned signs since local government reorganisation in 1996. If possible I would like the breakdown per financial year for each local authority.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-07-14
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport