Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,869releases indexed
39,496attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,116partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-07-07newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,116 unclear 7,200 not held 3,070 released 1,537 already published 672 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4934 s.20 4282 s.34(1) 3593 s.39(2) 3483 s.30 2879 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1989 s.11(2) 1573 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-07 5 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 924 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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Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Germany: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Germany on 25 September 2022 and returned 28 September 2022: 1. On 25 September 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Germany did he fly to? 2. On 28 September 2022, from what airport in Germany did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300389533
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Minutes of meetings with Welsh Government regarding replacement of Erasmus: FOI release

A copy of the minutes from the June 2023 meeting of the Scottish and Welsh Governments where discussions related to a Scottish Education Exchange Programme, the Welsh Taith Programme or other discussion on the replacement of Erasmus+.

FOI released 95 score 20 working days correspondence meetings 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300374944
Directorate
Lifelong Learning and Skills Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

First Minister meeting with President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28: FOI release

If you could provide copies of all correspondence and messages, including emails and WhatsApps, regarding the invitation and arrangements for the First Minister to meet President Erdogan of Turkey during Cop 28. Please also include any correspondence with the UK Government and any briefings prepared for the First Minis...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.32(1)A s.38(1)B s.32 s.38 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300388013
Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector

Jason Leitch WhatsApp messages: FOI release

Correspondence on the topic of how to respond to a media enquiry from The Times newspaper about Jason Leitch deleting his WhatsApp messages each day and any resulting follow-up enquiry by other journalists or publications. This should include, but not be limited to, discussions between civil servants, special advisers,...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202400394859
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Upgrade to A90/A937 Laurencekirk south junction: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1. For a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since May 2022; both sent and received 2. For a copy of any ministerial correspondence me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300376513
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release

I'd like to access the information requested in FOI 202200269272 (Co2 monitoring in schools across Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)) Due to the size of the files, I note that it wasn't possible to upload the documents to the FOI page so would be grateful if you could provide the information through an a...

FOI unclear 50 score 20 working days correspondence
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202300339196
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Statutory Plant Health Notices issued in 2022, 2021 and 2020: EIR release

A full copy of the spreadsheets of all the Statutory Plant Health Notices issued in 2022, 2021 and 2020. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs), we are required to deal with your request under those Regul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202300342685
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Funeral For Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II: FOI release

You asked several questions in relation to The Queen’s funeral: 1. All correspondence between JP Marks, Douglas Ross, Nicola Sturgeon and other Scottish Government officials regarding invites to the Queen’s funeral in September. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Government officials and the Lord Chamberlain’s of...

FOI partially withheld 85 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200321743
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

RPID crofting and lowland Estates spatial data: EIR release

Spatial datasets giving the boundaries of publicly owned land in Scotland, managed by the Rural Payments and Inspections Division of the Scottish Government (RPID). As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs),...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202300345856
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Health Boards and Scottish Government: FOI release

A copy of any correspondence between the Scottish Government’s Director of Heath and Social Care Finance and Governance, Richard McCallum and health board chief executives that relates to expenditure for the period between 1 December 2023 and 18 January 2024.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202400394481
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Trans Inclusion Guidance: FOI release

All written communications, and dates and minutes/notes from meetings that mention Scottish Government guidance related to ensuring policy makers and service providers being able to collectively realise trans and women's rights. You also asked for any draft copies of this guidance, and any communication regarding the ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38 s.29 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202300377504
Directorate
Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

National Clinical Director WhatsApp messages: FOI release

All internal communications, including emails and informal electronic communications, which relate to the gathering of information in relation to this denial, the formulation of the denial and the signing off of the denial ("It is not correct to suggest that the National Clinical Director deleted every WhatsApp message...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence whatsapp s.30 s.38 s.36 2 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
FOI/202400394753
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
Public sector

VMS and catch data for Northlands 2 sites off Lewis - N2 and N4: EIR release

Anonymised VMS and catch data for Northlands 2 sites off Lewis - N2 and N4 to assess the productivity of the 2 areas and to determine which countries' vessels are operating in the area. The exact coordinates are: N2- Triangular Area- 59° 0' 7.1604" N // 005° 21' 33.1014"W 58° 47' 35.4372" N // 005° 20' 55.4706"W 58° 4...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2)
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200324058
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

School dashboards: FOI release

All the underlying data behind the primary and secondary school dashboards.

FOI unclear 50 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200331116
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Finance Secretary Kate Forbes: FOI release

Information relating to Ferguson Marine meetings attended by Kate Forbes, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Economy on 17, 25 and 27 August 2021. Who attended these meetings? What were they about? What was discussed? In the meeting on 27 August 2021, did they discuss the resignation of Hair and Mackenzie?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.33(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.30 s.20 18 attachments
Published
2024-02-20
Reference
202200275543
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Belgium: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Brussels on 6 June 2023 and returned 8 June 2023: 1. On 6 June 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Brussels did she fly to? 2. On 8 June 2023, from what airport in Brussels did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388532
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Norway: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Norway on 20 August 2023 and returned 23 August 2023: 1. On 20 August 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Norway did she fly to? 2. On 23 August 2023, from what airport in Norway did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 55 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.23
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388533
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Portugal: FOI release

Mairi Gougeon flew to Portugal on 27 February 2023 and returned 2 March 2023: 1. On 27 February 2023, from what airport in Scotland did she fly from? And what airport in Portugal did she fly to? 2. On 2 March 2023, from what airport in Portugal did she fly from? And what airport in Scotland did she fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388535
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 21 March 2022 and returned 26 March 2022: 1. On 21 March 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 26 March 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388557
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Ireland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Ireland on 30 November 2022 and returned 1 December 2022: 1. On 30 November 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Ireland did he fly to? 2. On 1 December 2022, from what airport in Ireland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388562
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to UAE on dates specified: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to UAE on 31 October 2022 and returned 4 November 2022: 1. On 31 October 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in UAE did he fly to? 2. On 4 November 2022, from what airport in UAE did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388563
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Norway: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Norway on 9 June 2022 and returned 10 June 2022: 1. On 9 June 2022, from what airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Norway did he fly to? 2. On 10 June 2022, from what airport in Norway did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388565
Directorate
Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport

Minister for Business, Trade, Tourism and Enterprise trip to Poland: FOI release

Ivan McKee flew to Poland in March 2022: 1. What airport in Scotland did he fly from? And what airport in Poland did he fly to? 2. From what airport in Poland did he fly from? And what airport in Scotland did he fly to?

FOI not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.17(1)
Published
2024-02-19
Reference
FOI/202300388566
Directorate
Corporate Operations Directorate
Topic
International, Public sector, Transport