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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Scottish Farmed Salmon: EIR release

You asked for information on viruses, diseases, bacteria, listeria, salmonella and other disease, viral and bacterial agents in Scottish farmed salmon since 1 January 2017. Upon clarification of your request, I indicated that information relating 2017 has either been supplied in responses to previous requests, or has a...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Number and locations of fish counters: EIR release

How many fish counters are there in Scotland, in 2018? How many were there in each year between 2007 and 2017? Documentation from Marine Scotland outlining a plan for the expansion or reduction of the number of fish counters?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2018-04-16
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Acoustic Deterrent Devices, predator control and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on ADDs (Acoustic Deterrent Devices), predator control and salmon farms since 3 May 2017, including an updated version of the spreadsheet of 2 June 2017, and any correspondence with SNH, salmon farming companies, SMRU, St Andrews University, RSPCA, RSPCA Assured, Freedom Food, supermarkets and any other per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Ship-to-ship oil transfers in Port of Cromarty Firth: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence involving Scottish Government ministers and or officials related to the Port of Cromarty Firth applications to carry out ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Cromarty Firth [in past 3 years].

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

International Gill Health Initiative meeting in Bergen: EIR release

Details on the "international group called the gill health initiative" which meets annually (as testified by Rob Raynard on 6 February), in particular a copy of the last report and any other documents, emails and other information relating to the last meeting including details of "how the science has moved on, what is ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Deaths of farmed salmon on Colonsay during 2017: EIR release

Information on deaths of farmed salmon at Marine Harvest salmon farm on Colonsay during 2017. Please include mortality event reports, disease reports, emails, inspection visits and other details.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming industry, fish infected by Pasturella skyensis: EIR release

Information on Pasturella skyensis since 1 January 2015, specifically – details of any scientific studies and research conducted by the Scottish Government any emails and correspondence to the salmon farming industry any correspondence with scientists, Government officials or any other persons results of testing, moni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data: EIR release

Semi-quantitive electrofishing data, specifically species counts from semi-quantitative/single pass surveys or the first pass of a quantitative survey – if available. For the most recent 10 years – or near enough. In your intial request you asked that the data include should include; species, abundance, date, location;...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-20
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices: EIR release

A series of 21 questions about Marine Scotland's past and current policies and practices regarding fish farms, including the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices ("ADDs").

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality within fish being transported for 2017 harvest: EIR release

Information on 'mortality within fish being transported for harvest during 2017'. Your request made specific reference to 'other correspondence' with Marine Harvest and other companies/parties concerning this subject area and followed on from a reply issued to you on 13 December 2017 in response to a previous request -...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-01
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Company fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by the Scottish Salmon Company during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Sea Farms fish health and mortality: EIR release

You asked for information on 'mortalities and diseases at salmon farms operated by Scottish Sea Farms during 2017'.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-22
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon mortalities associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment: EIR release

Salmon mortalities reported to the Scottish Government which have been associated with hydrogen peroxide treatment since the reporting criteria were included in the industry Code of Good Practice for Finfish Aquaculture.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea lice reports since introduction of policy: EIR release

Sea lice reports, including numbers, received since the introduction of the new sea lice policy in 2016.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms: EIR release

You asked for information on mortalities and diseases at Marine Harvest fish farms during 2017, to include emails and correspondence with Marine Harvest on the issue of mortalities and diseases - including Mortality Event Reports, Marine Laboratory inspection reports, warning letters and other information since 1 Janua...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill pathology: EIR release

Instances of Pasteurella skyensis or gill health pathology which has been recorded or identified by fish health inspectorate diagnostic investigations for the years 2007-2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2017-12-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector