Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,792releases indexed
39,278attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,073partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days
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169 matching releases

Croft House Grant Scheme 2016 and 2017: FOI release

Regarding the Croft House Grant; Location and number of grants awarded for new builds under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and number of renovation / improvement grants awarded under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and number of applications rejected for new builds under the scheme 2016 and 2017. Location and n...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) testing: FOI release

a) For each of the years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017, please provide: i) The total number of successful convictions achieved in relation to any charge concerning the interference with a bovine TB skin test. ii) For each case, please provide the name and address of the offender, the full charges including the rele...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2018-04-09
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Sale of Mungosdail Forest, Drimnin, in 2010: FOI release

Request if the SGRPID Oban Office have any documentation pertaining to the sale of Mungosdail Forest, Drimnin in 2010. I understand it was put up for sale by FCS in 2 lots. Lot 1 the forest, and Lot 2 a small field in a Sealed Bid. There was a separate section of access road sold under appropriation order. I further u...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Subsidies given to farms on Isle of Canna: FOI release

A list of all farming subsidies and grants given to farms on the Isle of Canna, between 6 March 2015 and 6 March 2018.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence spending
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Small Farm Grant Scheme: FOI release

Requested details are for activity under the Small Farm Grant Scheme for the period 1st May 2017 to date.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic

The Beef Efficiency Scheme initial outline and costs: FOI release

You asked to know who were the original authors of the ''Beef Efficiency Scheme'' and who or what group is involved with the maintenance of the scheme. You also asked for an indication of the proportion of the funds allocated to the scheme that are being or are expected to be spent on administering the scheme.

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Companies involved in the Beef Efficiency Scheme: FOI release

Your request You asked for a breakdown of the different private companies who are getting paid by the Scottish Government to facilitate the Beef Efficiency Scheme? Specifically asking for: How much Egenes are getting paid for their work on the scheme? How much are Allflex tag manufacturers being paid to provide the t...

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.3
Published
2018-01-29
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme funding: FOI release

Any email correspondence between 1 January 2017 and 30 November 2017, from Fergus Ewing and EU officials regarding the funding arrangement for LFASS (Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme).

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-03
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, International, Public sector

Agriculture Futures Programme Usability Testing Report: FOI release

Information regarding Customer Experience Lead (acting), Futures Programme run by Nile Consultants on behalf of the Rural Payments and Inspections Division in January 2015.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Annual running cost of the CAP payment system: FOI release

A.) Annual running cost of the Scottish Government CAP payment system?B.) What was the initial planned annual cost for the system?C.) What are the main reasons for the change in running cost?D.) Can I get a break down of the different running costs of the system and any changes between initial budget and current planne...

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence ministers spending
Published
2017-12-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Reform of crofting law: FOI release

1. What consultation or other contact there has been between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Law Commission in relation to the reform of crofting law which is currently the subject of public consultation. 2. What consideration has been given during 2016 and 2017 to consulting or involving in any way the Scott...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score correspondence ministers s.3
Published
2017-11-30
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Weed control near Candybank Farm: FOI release

With respect to FOI/17/02094, you asked for: 1. Why did we ask you to clarify the area concerned? 2. Why were the earlier documents not disclosed initially? 3. Why have the signatures of signatories to the letters from the Government been redacted?

FOI unclear 55 score correspondence s.11
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Use of farmland around Errol Airfield: FOI release

Information that we hold, based on applications for and payments made of farm subsidies, of the various agricultural land uses of an area of land subject to a planning application for development.

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score correspondence meetings spending
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Conditions applied to Croft House Grant contract: FOI release

1. A complete and detailed copy of all conditions that are applied to the Croft House Grant contract, in the exact legal terms as would be read on that contract. 2. A complete and detailed legal definition of all terms that have been defined by the Scottish Government or guidance that your organisation has received, v...

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence contracts spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-20
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development: FOI release

You asked if the Scottish Government would be able to tell you what percentage of the €489 million (national co-funding) out of the total of €1.68 billion funding for the RDP in Scotland, came from the Scottish Government budget?

FOI unclear 50 score correspondence
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Figures from Cross Compliance Livestock Stakeholder meeting 2016: FOI release

An area office breakdown of the figures presented in the 2016 Cross Compliance Livestock Stakeholder Meeting please. Do you have the SMR 8 and SMR 7 reductions broken down by category (i.e. no breach, warning letter, 1%, 3%, 5% etc)?

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence meetings spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-09-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary Rural Economy and First Minister communications: FOI release

All communication between the Cabinet Secretary for the rural economy and the First Minister between 15th-22nd June 2017.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence ministers spending 4 attachments
Published
2017-08-31
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Extension request for Common Agricultural Policy payment deadline: FOI release

A copy of the letter sent by the Scottish Government to the European Commission on either Tuesday, June 20 2017 or Wednesday June 21, 2017 requesting an extension to the Common Agricultural Policy payment deadline.

FOI unclear 75 score correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2017-07-28
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Letters submitted by the Bolnabodach: EIR release

You asked for a copy of all the letters that were submitted to SCRIPID by the Bolnabodach Township regarding the boundaries and croft registrations in 2015 up to the end of July 2015, also any draft copies of maps which were prepared before the final map was presented to the Township.

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score correspondence 4 attachments
Published
2017-07-11
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector