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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573 matching releases

Ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments: EIR release

Information concerning ova testing, imports/exports and disease risk assessments associated with farmed salmon ova, smolts wrasse and lumpfish. The exact specifics of the request are contained below under the response section with answers provided appropriately. 1. Is Marine Scotland Science being hired privately by sa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.1 s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.5 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2022-02-17
Reference
FOI/202100259890
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Revocation of grounds for salmon farmers applying for seal licences: EIR release

"I am specifically seeking to understand the information available to Marine Scotland when they recommended the revocation of the relevant sections of the Marine Scotland Act as they related to salmon farmers ability to apply for last resort seal licences".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-16
Reference
FOI/202100261135
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Red rocks flapper skate Marine Protected Areas (MPAs): EIR release

1. Please list the legislation and other commitments which Marine Scotland is taking account of in deciding its permanent proposals for the protection of flapper skate within and around the MPA. 2. Please provide the scientific information which Marine Scotland have used to base their current view that it is “precautio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100259749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands fish farming and aquaculture meetings: EIR release

“All documents relating to meetings with regards to fish farming/ aquaculture that Ms Gougeon has taken part in since her appointment to this position. This should include, face to face meetings as well as remote or telephone meetings.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258228
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with SEPA regarding Depositional Zone Regulation and fish farming: EIR release

Correspondence etc between SEPA and SG policy functions & departments in respect to the Depositional Zone Regulation from June 2016 to March 2017. And in respect to the completion and introduction of SEPAs new regulatory framework for fish farming from August 2018 to end of June 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2022-02-15
Reference
FOI/202100258011
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions: EIR Review

Can you confirm whether or not you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? If so, can you please explain how you take account of General Policy 9b during weekly fishing vessel license variation decisions? Can you please share the outcomes of this consideration during ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.15(2) s.16(3) s.1 s.2 s.15 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.20 s.34(1)
Published
2022-01-19
Reference
FOI/202100245207
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen's Association study: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of the study undertaken by the Scottish Oceans Institute and Clyde Fishermen’s Association referenced at paragraph 11 of the current Clyde Cod Spawning Closure Consultation ( available https://www.gov.scot/publications/clyde-cod-spawning-closure-2022-23-consultation/documents/ ) 2. All correspo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100252395
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site: EIR release

"Information concerning the North Moine (Port na Moine) fish farm site operated by Mowi and/or Kames since 1 January 2020. Within your request, you made specific reference to both Mowi and Kames in terms of the operation of the fish farm site and requested ‘any information including emails, letters, ownership details, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2022-01-17
Reference
FOI/202100258238
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ness district and River Moriston SAC - Catch Per Unit Effort (CPUE): EIR release

"Information on the rivers Ness and Moriston", clarified to "rod days and CPUE of the rivers Ness and Moriston and Oich" on the 11 November 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-12-15
Reference
FOI/202100254211
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to fish farms: EIR release

Information concerning the details of hydrodynamic modelling and outputs relating to a number of fish farm sites. You also asked for some specific details concerning the application of the model in general terms and in relation to the sites specified.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-12-09
Reference
FOI/202100247510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Infectious Salmon Anaemia Virus (ISAV) information: EIR release

Your request made reference to a positive test result for infectious salmon anaemia (ISA) virus recently identified through the Scottish Government’s Aquatic Animal Health Surveillance programme, from sample taken from a fish farm site in Scotland. This surveillance confirmed the presence of a non-pathogenic strain of ...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100234467
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR release

1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses required amendment regarding Queen'...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon and Sea Trout catch data: EIR Appeal

Whether Scottish Ministers (the Ministers) complied with the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (the EIRs) in dealing with his request for 2019 Salmon/Sea Trout catch data.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI-130/2021-Appeal
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Discussions held between Marine Scotland and Defra officials: EIR release

Details of correspondence and meeting between Marine Scotland and Defra officials in relation to the first round of international exchanges.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-24
Reference
FOI/202100227939
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands meeting with SPPO: FOI review

Your request, reference 202100218180 I understand that Mr Tavish Scott, representing Scottish Salmon Producers Organisation, held a meeting with Ms Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands on 10th June 2021. I would like to request a copy of the Minutes of this meeting please. Your request for rev...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-10
Reference
FOI/202100227775 review of 202100218180
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meall Mhor fish farm: EIR release

Information concerning a disclosure made to Scottish Government relating to a possible offence under the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2007 at Meall Mhor fish farm. Specifically: 1. Was the disclosure notified to others within Marine Scotland and the Scottish Government? Please set out the positions held o...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 38 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-25
Reference
FOI/202100216680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports of salmon smolts: EIR release

Information on the import of salmon smolts since 1 January 2018 including any health certificates, import/export documentation, emails, letters and other information. Please include correspondence with Mowi, the SSPO, Grieg Seafood, other salmon farming interests, EFTA Irish government agencies and other parties in rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5(2)
Published
2021-08-24
Reference
FOI/202100221565
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Sea Fishery Funds: EIR release

1. Our original information request asked for a breakdown of funding disbursed to the different categories of vessel by gear type and length. Will Scottish Goverment be making that breakdown public? If not, I would like to submit that as an information request as per original email. 2. On related topic, will the Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 4 attachments
Published
2021-08-10
Reference
FOI/202100223336
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Money and tax, Public sector

Information regarding imported ova into salmon farms: EIR release

Data since 17 March 2021 relating to imports of ova into salmon farms in Scotland. Further, your request also asked for any information since 8 July 2020 on imported ova into salmon farms and any disease risks (since the published response to FoI202000058422 https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202000058422/) going on...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-08-06
Reference
FOI/202100221178
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inquiries under the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act since 1998: EIR release

Access to the reports of any inspector appointed by the Scottish Ministers to carry out an inquiry under Schedule 1 of the Sea Fisheries (Shellfish) Act 1967 since 1998. I would also like any information concerning the decision of the Scottish Ministers whether to grant or refuse an application under the Sea Fisheries ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2021-06-28
Reference
FOI/202100205486
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor clam fishery data from February 2017 to April 2021: EIR release

All data collected, research undertaken, and findings published by (or on behalf of) Marine Scotland Science relating to the razor clam fishery dating from 1 February 2017 to 29 April 2021.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-06-07
Reference
FOI/202100198334
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat & Benchmark since October 2020: EIR release

Please provide any information on Imidacloprid (BMK08/Ectosan), CleanTreat and Benchmark since 26 October 2020 (i.e. since a FOI filed on that date: https://donstaniford.typepad.com/files/foiimidacloprid-26-oct-2020.pdf). Please include emails, reports, risk assessments, modelling results, surveys, photos, letters, Exc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195003
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate report from Hellisay fish farm: EIR release

You asked for the FHI (Fish Health Inspectorate) report from the Hellisay fish farm in relation to a recent escape event at the farm. We clarified with you, on 8 April 2021, that your request related to escape events relevant to 2018, 2019 and 2021 and should include both FHI reports issued to the operating company as ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-27
Reference
FOI/202100195490
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fisheries Research Services (FRS) and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) publications list: EIR release

1. How much funding has been allocated for wild salmon research since 2005. 2. To provide a list of all the research papers, reports, studies published externally or internally since 2005.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100181648
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs): EIR release

A copy of NatureScot’s advice to Marine Scotland on the national status of Priority Marine Features (PMFs) in relation to the proposed management options within the ‘Improving protection given to Priority Marine Features outside the Marine Protected Area network’ project.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-05-20
Reference
FOI/202100184477
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector