Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 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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21,864 matching releases

Information regarding the removal of an Osprey nest: EIR release

You will see from the attached that Nature Scot, to whom I addressed my original FoI request, have stated that the information on which the Scottish Government made the decision not to offer further protection to nests of some migratory birds, notably Osprey, is no longer available to them. I am therefore redirecting t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514236
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Education leadership and digital/procurement contact information: FOI release

The names, job titles, and professional contact email addresses for senior individuals involved in the leadership, delivery, or procurement of education services and supporting digital systems within your authority.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513876
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Ming Yang Smart Energy: EIR release

1. Could you supply any analysis or reports undertaken into wind turbines being powered by diesel generators, from the last six months? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and ana...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513676
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Salmon Interactions Working Group correspondence: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence with stakeholders on the Salmon Interactions Working Group between 1st July 2018 to 30 June 2020.

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

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513847
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Operation Talla: FOI release

I would like to request all correspondence that happened involving Deputy Chief Constable Alan Speirs in both the spiers report and operation talla.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513926
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Law and order, Public sector

Cleaner fish movements to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

In January, I received data from the Marine Directorate on cleaner fish transfers to fish farms relating to the period 2020 to end 2024, obtained by inspections between 2 October 2025 to 1 January 2026 (EIR 202600500241). Please provide the data from inspections from 2 January to 1 April 2026.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600513492
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling Peat Management Plan: EIR release

A copy of the Peat Management Plan, associated design details and SEPA consultation, relating to the Tomatin to Moy A9 dualling, as referenced in your article published on 25th September 2025: Peat plans target environmental gains on A9 Dualling (https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/peat-plans-target-environmental-gains...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(4) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: EIR/202600514569
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hilton Garden City Rosyth mid-market rental development: FOI release

You asked for information in relation to the Hilton Garden City development in Rosyth, Fife, and the Mid-Market Rent properties within that development.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600514115
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit comment submission queries: FOI release

The Oban Times recently carried an article concerning the decision by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) to stop members of the public from submitting comments to it by email about energy-related planning applications. A spokesperson speaking on behalf of the ECU is quoted in the article as saying, inter alia, "This [i.e....

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513762
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Affordable housing delivery targets documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about the UK Government's affordable housing delivery targets, between October 15 2025 and January 15 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-20
Reference: FOI/202600513684
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Abdelbaset al-Megrahi medical information: FOI release

1) Any summaries, briefings or reports provided to Ministers regarding the medical condition and prognosis of Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi in advance of the August 2009 compassionate release decision; 2) Any correspondence or internal communications discussing the medical evidence relied upon in assessing life expectancy; 3...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513608
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Housing shortages, targets and delays in delivery information: EIR release

1) Internal communications, briefing notes or guidance relating to how housing shortages, housing targets, or delays in delivery should be presented or communicated publicly. 2) Any records discussing media handling, messaging, or reputational risks relating to housing supply or development delays. From the period 1 ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600511694
Directorate: Tackling Child Poverty and Social Justice Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Deputy First Minister materials related to the 2026-27 budget: FOI release

All information, workbooks, emails etc of contact between the Deputy First Minister, and the portfolio finance team of that specific portfolio, that co ordinated the financial data for the 2026-27 budget. I want all internal information regarding the portfolios allocations and how this was allocated.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513722
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency information: EIR release

Many thanks for the information shared in response to our information request last year. Please could I additionally request the remaining data through to the end of 2025? Please could I also confirm how I should interpret "marine" and "coastal" infringement records? Finally, please could I check that these records ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600513697
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Schedule of Works for North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme: EIR release

An application for grant funding has been made this year for the North Harrow Hope woodland creation scheme (21FGS56103). This application will have generated a 'Schedule of Works' for this scheme, showing a breakdown of the costs and total payment commitments for the scheme. Please could you provide this schedule of...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600514738
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A82 safety inspection reports: EIR release

Hi there I wish to request the maintenance logs for the a92 between bridge of orchy hotel and the kings house hotel please 3 words area guessing.sparrows.mingles

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600514999
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Job Descriptions of The Lord Lyon King of Arms and The Lyon Clerk and Keeper of the Records: FOI release

Given recruitment for the below positions were undertaken by the Scottish Government / HM Civil Service in Scotland, and are presently publicly funded positions paid by HM Civil Service in Scotland and sponsored by the Scottish Government Directorate for Justice, please may I request under the relevant information righ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600514252
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Copies of documents held by the Scottish Government that include the phrase “inframarginal rent”: EIR release

For the period 1st May 2021 - date, how many documents stored in the eRDM systems of the Chief Economist, Constitution, Offshore Wind, or Energy and Climate Change Directorates include the phrase “inframarginal rent”? Please provide each such document.

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

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600513670
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation project information: FOI release

1. Please provide a comprehensive list of all NHS Scotland estate decarbonisation projects ( planned, in development or completed ) from the 1st April 2020 to present including : -NHS Board -Site Name -Project description ( e.g. heat networks, heat pumps, Fabric upgrades, CHP replacement). -Project Status. 2. For eac...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.6 s.17(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513595
Directorate: Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Techscaler financial reporting and oversight documents: FOI release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding the £42.4 million Techscaler contract awarded to CodeBase in July 2022. The Early Evaluation of the Techscaler Programme 2022-24 (published February 2026) identifies staff costs as the programme's largest expenditure and...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513352
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Citizens Theatre funding documentation: FOI release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about funding for the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow, between February 1 2026 and March 24 2026.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513406
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Transport Scotland - ScotZEB3 funding information: EIR release

A complete record of the scoring used in evaluation of the different bids for funding, as well as any additional commentary or justification for the scoring on record. A full record of any ministerial engagement relevant to the design of the ScotZEB3 evaluation criteria. A full record of any ministerial engagement rele...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.10(4) s.10(5) s.12(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: EIR/202600514020
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

First Minister documentation which mentions Israel: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation seen by John Swinney, including correspondence sent and received, minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, which mentions Israel, between February 15 2026 and March 24 2026?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.38(1) s.28 s.28(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513292
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Funding to LGBT Health and Wellbeing for conversion practices support services: FOI release

1. How much funding the Scottish Government has provided to LGBT Health and Wellbeing for its Conversion Practices Helpline, broken down by financial year. 2. How many unique individuals have contacted the Conversion Practices Helpline for support because they believe they have experienced conversion practices, broken...

FOI not held 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600513335
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Money and tax, Public sector

Petition PE1458 documentation: FOI Review

Original Request 202600505107 Documents, meetings, communications and discussions held by the Scottish Government and anyone acting for it – and any other person or organisation or public authority including the Scottish Parliament, MSPs, MPs, Lord President, Judicial Office, Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service, Law...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.42 s.36(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-05-19
Reference: FOI/202600509805 Review of 202600505107
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector