Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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Glendye Wind Farm overhead line planning consent: EIR release

1. All information submitted by SSEN Transmission either directly to the ECU or indirectly via Aberdeenshire Council concerning: partial undergrounding of the proposed connection; undergrounding of the western section of the route; alternatives to the proposed overhead line in the western section. 2. Any technical as...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-31
Reference
EIR/202600520300
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Net Zero staff and consultant spending: FOI release

From the last three financial year’s budgeted figures (22/23, 23/24, 24/25): 1. Climate-related posts a) The number of posts (headcount, and FTE where recorded) employed with job titles that include any of the following terms: Climate; Net Zero; Sustainability; Carbon; Emissions; Environmental Sustainability; Climate...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.12 s.16 s.38
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
FOI/202600515235
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Documents regarding delay to publication of sewage statistics: EIR release

A copy of all documents which discuss the decision to delay the publication of Scottish Water's 2025 sewage overflow statistics.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515833
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

List of all ETZ Ltd grant agreement values: EIR release

Please provide a list stating the value of all grant agreements between Scottish Government and ETZ Ltd (https://etzltd.com/) based in Aberdeen which have been entered into by year: 24/25 25/26 26/27 For each agreement please state the name of the project being funded and value of grant awarded. Where the grant comes...

FOI/EIR unclear 50 score 16 working days correspondence
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514873
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total spend on engineering and energy expertise including Energised Environments Limited contract: EIR release

Please can you provide me with the following information: 1. The Scottish Government’s total spend on this public contract, awarded to Energised Environments Limited in October 2022. 2. The amount of spend on technical or specialist services, providing expertise or expert advice/assurance, relating to engineering, ene...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514547
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Terms and conditions of Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. Administrative Inconsistency: How is it possible for the Scottish Government to have "paid out" public funds for a device that it simultaneously defines as an "ineligible measure"? 2. Failure of Parity: If a precedent was set in 2025 for the funding of a NIBE S735, under what legal or policy framework is the Scotti...

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514053
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Eligibility for emergency heating oil fund among rural homes: EIR release

With regards to the emergency heating oil fund set up to support Scotland: 1. How many homes in ‘rural’ areas will be eligible? 2. How many homes in areas outwith the ‘rural’ definition will be eligible? 3. How much funding is expected to be provided to ‘rural’ households?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512680
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Annual awards and payments for solar PV installation under Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of loans and grants awarded per year by the Scottish government to private households to install solar PV from 22 June 2023 to the Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan scheme's closure in June 2024. 2. The total amount of loans and grants that the Scottish government has paid out per year to private...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600512592
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. Could you please tell me the total number of objects received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Kintore to Tealing 400 kV Overhead Line Connection application please? 2. Could you also tell me the number of objections received by the Energy Consents Unit in relation to the Beauly to Blackhillock to New...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.2
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
EIR/202600513424
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
EIR/202600519860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Tealing to Kintore overhead line application information: EIR release

1. Details, including the participants and minutes of any meetings or correspondence or communication between the applicants and the Scottish Government regarding the topics and format of the Environmental Impact Assessment to be submitted on the application for the Tealing to Kintore overhead line s.37 application (EC...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.37 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
EIR/202600519393
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Contact with the UK Government regarding marine energy policy and innovation funding: EIR release

This request concerns public statements made by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy (and formerly Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy) in which she indicates that the UK Government should assist the Scottish Government in the commercialisation of emerging pre-commercial marine energy techno...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600517470
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Energy market arrangements in an independent Scotland: FOI release

During the "It's Scotland’s Energy" debate at Holyrood on 28th May 2026, Michael Marra asked Stephen Gethins how independence would deliver a third off energy bills. This was Stephen Gethin's response: "You could do stuff like having a social contract, for example. A social tariff, for instance, that would help lower ...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.3
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
FOI/202600518765
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ofgem and National Energy System Operator (NESO) correspondence: EIR Review

Original request 202600512326 Further to the delay in publishing a National Energy Strategy for Scotland, I am submitting this Freedom of Information request to ascertain the Scottish Government's current thinking and the evidence that underpins that current position. In particular, I am interested to learn how the G...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600517777 Review of 202600512326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Grangemouth oil refinery future business use: EIR release

I am writing to you under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) to request the following information. Please provide all internal communication regarding the Grangemouth oil refinery and its future business use from November 2025 to date of receipt. Please also provide all correspondence on the matter with Scottish Ent...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600517954
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Money and tax, +1 more … Public sector

Clarity on figures provided within answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-38806: EIR release

1. Clarification of PQ S6W-38806: Please confirm whether the "allocated" figures provided in the answer to S6W-38806 refer to budgeted/planned expenditure or actual/realised expenditure. 2. Comparative Financial Data: For each financial year since the Fund’s inception in 2022 (including the current 2025/26 cycle to da...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600510576
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit meetings regarding electricity and energy infrastructure: EIR release

1. In 2025-26, on how many occasions have officials representing the energy consents unit met with SSEN, Scottish Power, or any other company involved in the transmission or distribution of electricity in Scotland (please specify)? 2. In 2025-26, on how many occasions have officials representing the energy consents un...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600509708
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information relating to Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

1. The total number of successful applications where funding (grant or loan) was awarded for the installation of a NIBE S735 Exhaust Air Heat Pump between January 2023 and the present date. 2. A breakdown of these successful applications by year. 3. Confirmation of whether the NIBE S735 is currently classified as an ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600509799
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Number of applications for solar farms and battery storage: EIR release

Can you confirm the total number of applications for solar farms and battery storage applications throughout Scotland and the total number of successful applications?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.36
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600508465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation on Energy Consents Unit decision to change public representation submissions: EIR release

Context The ECU website states that representations@gov.scot “can no longer be used to submit public representations for cases where the public consultation opened on or after 16 January 2026” and that representations must be submitted via the portal (with limited exceptions). I am seeking the recorded information exp...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.4 s.20 s.6 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600506152
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Conflict of interest with Xi Engineering: EIR release

Please can you inform me whether Xi Engineering declared any conflict of interest, either real or potential, when they bid under the Public Contract Scotland for the following work for the Scottish Government on the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array as identified by the following IDs. 691361 671569 630318 617730 620136

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.69 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600501055
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documented correspondence between Scottish Government and the Climate Change Committee: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation sent between the Scottish Government and the Climate Change Committee, as well as minutes of notes from meetings, from the last two months?

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500304
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between Scottish Government and communities regarding renewable or non-renewable energy projects: EIR release

In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for discussion of renewable or non-renewable energy projects? In the last year how many times has a member of the Scottish Government met with a representative of a community in Scotland for disc...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600502922
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector