Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,874releases indexed
40,876attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,493partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-10-28newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,493 unclear 7,447 not held 3,283 released 1,596 already published 712 cost limit 634 clarification 376 withheld 250 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5215 s.20 4475 s.34(1) 3779 s.39(2) 3631 s.30 3032 s.17(1) 2975 s.25(1) 2550 s.10(4) 2085 s.11(2) 1634 s.29(1) 1244 s.2 1242 s.3 977

Timeline

2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,334 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 990 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 969 releases · 30.8 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 676 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 663 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Funding provided to refugee charities by the Scottish Government: FOI release

1. Total funding provided by the Scottish Government to refugee charities from 2020 to 2026. 2. Breakdown by charity name and amount received each year.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
FOI/202600517292
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Equality and rights, Public sector

Total Scottish Government spend on asylum seeker and refugee support: FOI release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government on asylum seeker and refugee support (accommodation, welfare, health, education, integration, and legal support) in each of the last three financial years. 2. A detailed breakdown of this spending by category (e.g. housing, health, education, integration programmes,...

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
FOI/202600517187
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Caithness Place-Based Demonstrator funding breakdown: FOI release

A breakdown of how the £750,000 from the Scottish Government funding programme was spent for the Caithness Placed-based Demonstrator project.

FOI released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
FOI/202600516725
Directorate
Planning Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Awards made under Equality and Human Rights and Equally Safe funds: FOI release

A list of the organisations, and amounts granted, that have been awarded funding under the Equality and Human Rights fund or the Equally Safe fund, commencing 01 April 2026.

FOI released 95 score 17 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
FOI/202600516948
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Funding allocation made to Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland for the National Centre for Rural and Island Health and Care: FOI release

You asked for information on the allocation made to Public Services Delivery (PSD) Scotland for the National Centre for Rural and Island Health and Care for financial year 26/27, when it was received by PSD, and what costing it was based.

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-26
Reference
FOI/202600536372
Directorate
Primary Care Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

List of Scottish Government agencies and funding granted: FOI release

A list of all the Scottish Government Agencies / Quangos in existence at 31st March 2025 and the amount of money granted to each of these organisations in the financial years: 2020 - 2021 2023 - 2024 2024 - 2025

FOI released 100 score 16 working days correspondence s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516266
Directorate
Public Service Reform Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Clarification on the protected characteristics of offenders: FOI release

In relation to data on the protected characteristics of offenders, there appears to be two issues. Firstly, the data being gathered and published on the gender of offenders. Given the Supreme Court judgement of April 2025 clarified that sex in terms of the Equality Act 2010 was binary and biological, I am concerned to...

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600515858
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish Public Pensions Agency - Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme information: FOI release

1) A list of all independent schools that have withdrawn from Scottish Teachers' Pensions Scheme (STPS) to the present date or date when FOI is actioned. 2) A list of any new independent schools who have intentions to withdraw from the STPS to the present date or date when FOI actioned. 3) A list of all those indepen...

FOI released 75 score 8 working days correspondence s.3
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516924
Directorate
Topic
Education, Money and tax, Public sector

Details and cost of office equipment provided to staff working from home: FOI release

Please provide a table of all the office equipment - for use at home - you've provided for staff in every financial year since 2020-21, including 2025-26, with its corresponding cost. Please breakdown this annual amount by category of equipment e.g. IT, chairs, desks.

FOI released 70 score 10 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-10-21
Reference
FOI/202600516209
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Documentation mentioning Professor of Human Geography at University of Oxford: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis which is to/from or mentions Danny Dorling from the last month.

FOI released 95 score 11 working days correspondence briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600523152
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Money and tax, Public sector

Communications in relation to The Fisheries Cottage, South Queensferry: FOI release

You asked for copies of all correspondence, emails, letters, meeting minutes, phone logs, notes, and any other recorded communications between the Scottish Government (including any of its directorates, agencies, or representatives) and Gladstones Property Investment Managers (or representatives acting on their behalf)...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-20
Reference
FOI/202600520227
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

DG Communities & External Affairs senior management data: FOI release

Under the Freedom of Information Act, please could you provide the following information for the Scottish Government – Communities & External Affairs: A current list of senior management and key post holders, including: Job title Post holder name Work email address (where held) Work telephone number (where held) An u...

FOI released 95 score 16 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600521762
Directorate
Social Security Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Executive Team workshop details: FOI release

1. The job title/role and grade of the individual who authorised the away day/team-building event held at a coastal venue in Fife for eight senior officials, reported to have cost approximately £10,000. 2. An itemised breakdown of that £10,000 cost, including venue hire, catering, facilitator/consultancy fees, and any...

FOI released 75 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.21
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600533548
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Invoice in relation to executive team workshop: FOI release

In relation to FOI/202600515352, please provide copies of all receipts, itemised invoices, and corporate credit card statements associated with the expenses detailed in FOI/202600515352.

FOI released 95 score 50 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-10-19
Reference
FOI/202600533933
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Breakdown of access figures for particular website: FOI release

Please provide a breakdown of the access figures given in FOI reference 202600507227, dated 09 MARCH 2026, for the website/link (Sept 2025–Feb 2026) for https://johnsmytheinvestigations.wordpress.com/ I would like copies of information on the following: (a) how many accesses originated from core Scottish Government d...

FOI released 70 score 14 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515837
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

List of occupants of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care post: FOI release

If possible, I would be very grateful if you could provide me with a list of all the people who have occupied the post of Chief Executive of NHS Scotland and Director-General Health and Social Care, as far back as you can.

FOI released 70 score 3 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600516350
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Data on purchase and return of home-working equipment: FOI release

I would like data on the number and cost of equipment purchased for civil servants to work from home in 2024 and 2025. I would also like information on how much of this equipment has been recovered from civil servants who have left the Scottish Government and a copy of the central asset register for this taxpayer funde...

FOI released 70 score 16 working days correspondence spending
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600514571
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Total expenditure on Digital Champions as part of digital inclusion initiatives: FOI release

The total expenditure by the Scottish Government on training, recruiting, and supporting community or volunteer Digital Champions as part of digital inclusion initiatives (for example, Connecting Scotland, Digital Lifelines Scotland, Digital Inclusion Programme, or any similar programmes) for each financial year from 2...

FOI released 95 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 4 attachments
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
FOI/202600513601
Directorate
Digital Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Public sector

Independent review of the valuation of licensed hospitality (Gill Review): FOI release

1. The current stage of the Review, and any project plan, timetable or milestone schedule held, including the target date for the Chair's report and any revisions to that date since the Terms of Reference were published (6 February 2026). 2. The dates of all Review Group meetings held since the Review's establishment,...

FOI released 100 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.1 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
FOI/202600519987
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Rent service Scotland rental letting data and mailshot letter: FOI release

I am seeking some information/have a couple questions on: https://www.gov.scot/publications/cost-of-living-rent-and-eviction/pages/illustrative-rent-increasecalculator/ This market evidence is sourced through a variety of means, including advertised rental information, private landlord and letting agent returns, and ...

FOI released 100 score 12 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
FOI/202600522140
Directorate
Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Free instrumental music tuition in schools: FOI release

I am requesting the release of the research undertaken by Dr Graham Smillie on behalf of MEPG into “the impact of free musical education in schools” and/or “the impact of the removal by the current Scottish Parliament of fees for instrumental tuition”. This research is referred to in the Scottish Parliament Cross-Part...

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-12
Reference
FOI/202600518822
Directorate
Education Reform Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board meeting papers: EIR release

Copies of the papers provided to the 23 September 2023 meeting of the Agricultural Reform Implementation Oversight Board, including slides used as presentations by officials.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 8 working days correspondence meetings s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600521973
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Technical guides for senior appointments: FOI release

Technical guides for senior appointments for the years 2015/16 and 2016/17.

FOI released 95 score 4 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
FOI/202600522542
Directorate
Public Spending Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Scottish Government’s Contract Register on the Public Contracts Scotland: FOI release

Please provide a complete list of all direct awards (single tender actions) made in the 2024/25 financial year, including the full text of the justification recorded for each award.

FOI released 100 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.33 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-06
Reference
FOI/202600517886
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector