Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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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Information regarding mid-market rent (MMR) properties within Hilton Garden City Rosyth development: FOI release

I am writing to make a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 in relation to the Hilton Garden City development in Rosyth, Fife. I am seeking information relating to the funding, agreements, and policy framework underpinning the Mid-Market Rent (MMR) properties within this development and their s...

FOI not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-20
Reference
FOI/202600514613
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

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

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

Council Tax banding queries: FOI release

Request 1 - 202600512895: I would like to see any mention of Council Tax band differences between Scotland and England which are discussed with or communicated to or by the First Minister or where any comparison is being made about relative cost of Council Tax bands across the UK including guidance of information or g...

FOI not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings spending s.17(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-18
Reference
FOI/202600512895
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Non-domestic rates information relating to land used for shooting activity: FOI release

Relating to land used for shooting purposes, in particular, the announcement during your recent budget that current reliefs are being removed. I would appreciate details on the following please: - What prompted this change of policy and why this particular type of use? Who was responsible for it being featured in your...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.8
Published
2026-05-14
Reference
FOI/202600505454
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

First Home Fund information: FOI release

1. How much money has been invested overall in the first home fund? 2. When did applications open and close for the scheme? 3. How many new builds were bought under the scheme? 4. How many new homes overall were purchased under the scheme? 5. The geographical locations for all properties that were bought under the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 14 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) s.5
Published
2026-05-13
Reference
FOI/202600502856
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Affordable homes costs and statistics: FOI release

Of the Scottish Government’s target to build 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, with 10% of them being rural, please can you: 1. Outline how many homes, which have been completed within this target since 2023, have been in rural parts of Scotland (and provide an annual breakdown). 2. Outline how many affordable homes,...

FOI unclear 55 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.2
Published
2026-05-12
Reference
FOI/202600501412
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Landlord Registration Scheme queries: FOI release

1. Lack of Evidence of Any Actual “Fit and Proper” Assessment Your letter states that local authorities “carry out fit‑and‑proper assessments” and rely on the register to regulate who may act as a landlord. However, you did not identify: What checks were carried out on me When they were carried out The criteria appli...

FOI clarification 75 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600511841
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Funding made available by the Scottish and UK Governments to Western Isles Council from 1975 to April 2026: FOI release

“Under a freedom of information act could you make available to me how much [monies] were made available from the Scottish/ Uk governments to the Western Isles Council since 1975 until April 2026. Approx 51 years.”

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.12 s.17(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600512982
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Impact assessments undertaken regarding the current revaluation of non-domestic properties: FOI release

A copy of the impact assessments undertaken for the policy and guidance underpinning the current revaluation of non-domestic properties. In particular any island communities impact assessment or business and regulatory impact assessment. If assessments have not been undertaken prior to changing the policy and guidance ...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.6(1) s.6 s.6(8)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600500853
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI release

I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per head of population, again usin...

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.1
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600509626
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Local government funding allocation queries: FOI Review

Original Request 202600509626 I would like to obtain the following: 1. The amount of Scottish Government funding provided to Aberdeenshire Council per head of population for the most recent financial year available. 2. A full list of all Scottish council areas showing the Scottish Government’s funding allocation per...

FOI not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.5 s.6 s.25(1) s.17(1)
Published
2026-05-11
Reference
FOI/202600513024 Review of 202600509626
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Meeting minutes and briefings for Cabinet Secretary for Housing ’s London visit in 2025: FOI release

Could you supply all minutes/notes from meetings, analysis and briefings for/from Mairi McAllan's trip to London in November 2025, between November 1 2025 and December 15 2025?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-05-08
Reference
FOI/202600511656
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Copy of Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords: FOI release

An electronic copy of a previous version of the following document: Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords. Repairing Standard: statutory guidance for private landlords - gov.scot If possible, a copy of the version that was current in March 2023. If this is not possible, please could I have a ver...

FOI unclear 50 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498658
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 and the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds: FOI release

The following recorded information only, relating to the application of the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 in connection with the introduction and operation of the self-catering thresholds requiring properties to be actually let for at least 70 days and available to let for at least 140 days for entry or maintenance on th...

FOI released 75 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20
Published
2026-05-06
Reference
FOI/202500498158
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding the Finnieston building in Glasgow: FOI release

I am looking to get information on the 2019 Platform building in Glasgow. The 2.0-acre site in Central Quay was supposed to be a regeneration project to build 498 BTR units – planning permission granted earlier in 2019. A previous FOI stated, " We are currently considering a Building Scotland Fund application for this ...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.2 s.33(1) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-30
Reference
FOI/202600509869
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

RAAC meetings since appointed Housing Secretary and minutes: FOI release

“How many meetings has Mairi McAllan held about RAAC since being appointed Housing Secretary and could you supply minutes/notes from these meetings”?

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI/202600507303
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Copy of Letting Agent Register in Scotland: FOI release

A copy of the complete current Letting Agent Register in Scotland.

FOI released 95 score 18 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
FOI/202600508619
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence on Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest: FOI release

Correspondence sent to Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months. Correspondence sent from Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)A s.29(1) s.30B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.21 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600507009
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Projected costs of the Scottish Housing Agency: FOI release

Information in connection with the announcement that the Scottish Government intends on establishing a new national housing agency. In particular, you requested to know the projected costs for the agency this year and future years, broken down by cost type and year and the projected staffing number of the agency this y...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.2(1)
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600504060
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Pubs and hospitality businesses correspondence regarding business rates: FOI release

“Could you supply all correspondence received by the Scottish Government from pubs and hospitality businesses about business rates as well as any responses to these emails/letters, from the last two months?”.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 0 working days correspondence s.20 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600506012
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund information: FOI release

The following information regarding the Partnership Support for Regeneration (PSR) fund: 1. A list of all Scottish local authorities that received funding through the PSR fund during its operation. 2. The total amount of funding allocated to each local authority, including a breakdown by financial year where possible...

FOI released 100 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600506503
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Correspondence relating to individuals being banned from licensed premises: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence sent to Scottish Ministers, Special Advisers, or the Scottish Government by: a) Sir Tom Hunter, or on his behalf, and/or b) members of the general public, which relates to requests, suggestions, or representations that individuals be banned from pubs or other licensed premises. 2. Cop...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.2 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Communications regarding former council leader: FOI release

Any emails containing the words "Jordan Linden" and "SNP" sent between September 21, 2019, and July 27, 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
FOI/202600505246
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector