Scottish Government FOI Index

7,100releases indexed

11,002attachments found

26.0avg calendar days

2,867partially withheld

2024-09-02oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,867 unclear 1,842 not held 1,127 released 500 already published 296 cost limit 255 clarification 112 withheld 82 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1974 s.20 1461 s.34(1) 1456 s.39(2) 1227 s.30 1195 s.17(1) 1022 s.25(1) 898 s.10(4) 763 s.11(2) 607 s.29(1) 519 s.2 448 s.3 342

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 491 releases · 27.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 425 releases · 27.5 avg days Marine Directorate 274 releases · 26.7 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 267 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 243 releases · 23.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 229 releases · 31.2 avg days Population Health Directorate 228 releases · 24.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 199 releases · 23.6 avg days

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14 matching releases

Correspondence between Scottish and UK Government relating to the ongoing conflict in Iran and potential use of Scottish infrastructure: FOI release

Copies of all recorded correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or officials and UK Government ministers or officials which relates to the ongoing conflict in Iran and/or the actual or potential use of Scottish infrastructure, including but not limited to bases, ports, airports or other facilities in Scotla...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-30
Reference: FOI/202600509737
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the First Minister's international visits: FOI release

I am writing to make a request for information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. This request concerns First Minister John Swinney's visit to Washington DC between 7-10 September 2025, his interactions with Lord Peter Mandelson (then UK Ambassador to the United States), and any knowledge or discussi...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.2 s.17 s.25 s.27(1) s.28(1) s.32(1) s.33(1) s.38 s.28 s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-21
Reference: FOI/202600505172
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence between Director General of Strategy and External Affairs and Director for Culture and External Affairs regarding Historic Environment Scotland: FOI Review

Original request 202500493292 All contact including but not limited to emails, whatsapp and teams between Director General Strategy and External Affairs Shona Reich and Director for Culture and External Affairs Kenneth Hogg from the last 2 months which relates to Historic Environment Scotland.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: FOI/202600501181 Review of 202500493292
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Details of the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's visit to COP 30: FOI release

1. A list of individuals the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy and/or her officials met with at COP 30. 2. Any briefings provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy ahead of her visit to COP 30. 3. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsAp...

FOI not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.32 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494736
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, International, Public sector

Briefings and correspondence for the First Minister's visit to Zambia and Malawi: FOI release

1. Any briefings provided to the First Minister ahead of the visit. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and Zambian Government Officials regarding the visit. Information should include but n...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings whatsapp s.29(1) s.38(1) s.29 s.30 s.32 s.39 s.41 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: FOI/202500490069
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Visit Scotland's support of the Nexo Championship at Trump International communications: FOI release

Please provide all communications which relate to Visit Scotland's decision to award £180,000 to support the 2025 Nexo Championship at Trump International. Please include all types of communication methods, including Whatsapp, as well as any attachments.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.33 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-02
Reference: FOI/202500479569
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Meetings between the First Minister and the President of the United States of America: FOI release

All internal and external correspondence relating to both the setting up of and the actual meeting between First Minister John Swinney and US President Donald Trump on 29/07/2025. This may include phone calls, notes, WhatsApp messages, text messages, OneNotes, emails, etc. All relevant documentation relating to both th...

FOI cost limit 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.12 s.30 s.32(1) s.33(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: FOI/202500477916
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Funding for Nexo Championship 2025: FOI release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any official within the Trump Administration regarding funding for the 2025 Nexo Championship. Information should include but not be limited to a detai...

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

Published: 2025-10-30
Reference: FOI/202500477783
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Documentation on the First Minister's statement on the situation in Gaza: FOI release

Any briefing or speaking notes provided to the First Minister ahead of his statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the Situation in Gaza, or the Scottish Government debate on Palestine. Any briefing or speaking notes provided to any other cabinet minister ahead of the statement on Wednesday 3 September 2025 on the ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-14
Reference: FOI/202500483240
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Gaza medical aid funding: FOI release

1. Between 1 October 2023 and 17 June 2025, how much has been spent on medical aid and equipment for people living In the Gaza Strip? 2. What sort of conditions are attached to this aid? 3. Can the aid and equipment be used for military personnel or just civilians? 4. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, p...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1)

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500471336
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Correspondence relating to music group Kneecap: FOI release

Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any Scottish Government Official with a rank of Deputy Director or higher regarding the rap group “kneecap” Information should include but not be limited...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.17(1) s.27(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468572
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

First Minister and Eric Trump meeting: FOI release

Any briefing notes that Mr Swinney was provided with in advance of the meeting. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) regarding this meeting- between the office of the First Minister and The Trump Organisation. Information should includ...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.30 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500460382
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: International, Public sector

Meetings attended by the First Minister at Tartan Week: FOI release

I understand that First Minister John Swinney attended New York City Tartan Week on behalf of the Scottish Government. Please provide me with: 1. A list of meetings attended by the First Minster, along with all other attendees of these meetings. 2. A list of any other meetings attended by Scottish Government official...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.2 s.3 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.28(1) s.30 6 attachments

Published: 2025-07-21
Reference: FOI/202500461357
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

TV programme "River City" correspondence: FOI release

Any internal or external correspondence, including any attachments, WhatsApp messages, text messages, instant messaging, memos, OneNotes, minutes, agendas, appendixes or other correspondence and information relating to the TV programme River City. With information being limited to anything held since the start of 2025.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500458660
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector