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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Marine Scotland Statutory Seal Licence Return Forms: EIR release

'Copies of seal licence return forms for 2016 and 2015 as well as any information on post-mortems, necropsy reports and data on carcasses. Please also include information detailing the change of policy to move from seal licence return forms to electronic data collection. For example, please include emails and correspon...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 26 attachments
Published
2018-05-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Missing Salmon project: correspondence with Atlantic Salmon Trust: FOI release

'1. Copies of any email correspondence between any SG ministers, departments or agencies and the Atlantic Salmon Trust regarding the Missing Salmon project. 2. Copies of any minutes of any meetings between the SG ministers or it's agencies regarding the location of the monitoring for the Missing Salmon Project, includ...

FOI not held 65 score correspondence ministers meetings 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms:EIR release

Information on the electronic data collection system for seals killed by salmon farms since 1 January 2017, including copies of electronic data submissions from salmon farming companies and emails, correspondence and other information detailing the electronic data collection system.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding chemical usage in salmon farming: EIR release

Information requested on the use of chemicals via well boats including the 'Clean Treat' system since 1 January 2017. Please include data on the use of Azamethiphos, Deltamethrin, Hydrogen Peroxide and any other chemicals used via well boats. Please include correspondence with salmon farming and chemical companies (inc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-05-17
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

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

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

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

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

Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030: FOI release

Copies of the final versions of all documents presented in connection with any consultations that took place between Scottish Government and the industry in connection with the development of the term aquaculture Innovation Sites in the context of the "Strategic Plan for Aquaculture Growth 2030", together with copes of...

FOI not held 70 score correspondence ministers meetings s.30 s.3 s.11(2) s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
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

Ministerial correspondence relating to salmon mortality: EIR release

1. In the last three years, how many farmed salmon by numbers and total weight, have died as a result of a) amoebic gill disease b) sea lice and c) treatments? 2. Of the farmed salmon that have died, please can you give a breakdown by site, where they have died? 3. How were the carcasses of the dead salmon disposed o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-11-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon mortality rates at farming sites 1997-2016: EIR release

1. Mortality rates between 1 January 1997 and 31 December 2016 at salmon farming sites at East and West Loch Roag, Isle of Lewis, namely: a. Eughlamb. Taranaishc. Vacasayd. Kyles Vuiae. Vuia Morf. Vuia Beag andg. Gousam. 2. Information identifying the constituent cause(s) of fish mortality at the above named sites in...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2017-11-10
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clyde District catch data including Endrick Water: EIR release

Please provide details of the specific river by river data held by Marine Scotland or its approved partners, agents or subcontractors in particular for the Endrick SAC to determine more accurately than previous years, the wetted area, returning numbers of adult Salmon, types of Salmon, Grilse, Spring, Summer, availabil...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

River Leven, Loch Lomond and Endrick Water categorisation: EIR release

I refer to your request dated 24 September 2017 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA), the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) and the Inspire (Scotland) Regulations 2009 for information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endri...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.4 14 attachments
Published
2017-10-26
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland data on Endrick Water SAC: EIR release

Please confirm that wetted area used in calculations for season 2018 was the same as that agreed between meeting of Marine Scotland and LLAIA and LLFT Scientist on the 21st September 2016 as previous suggestions for wetted area included water above impassable falls, the R Blane was excluded as no salmon spawn there, pl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-10-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mortality data at fish farms in 2016/17: EIR release

Summary information on the numbers, weight and causes of salmon mortalities at all fish farms in Scotland in 2016 and 2017.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2017-10-19
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited: EIR release

'AOWFL, as per your own statement, state that they have been in discussions with local fishermen. You don't get any more local than me, Donald Trump and others who I am in contact with. Under the FOI, please provide evidence of such discussions.' 'On 26 March 2013, Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm Limited (AOWFL) received c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(1) s.11(2) 8 attachments
Published
2017-10-17
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland Science catch data: EIR release

You asked the following questions in relation to a Marine Scotland Science document: Using Catch Data to Examine the Potential Impact of Aquaculture on Salmon & Sea trout, published online on the Scottish Government website and dated January 2016. Who asked Marine Scotland Science to provide an independent assessment ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-09-08
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles: FOI release

Surveillance and VMS data for ICES statistical rectangles 51F0 and 51F1 period 2016; statistical rectangle 43F1 period 2007 to 2010 and statistical rectangle 42F1 and 43F2 period 2007 to 2016.

FOI not held 65 score correspondence 6 attachments
Published
2017-08-30
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Farmed cleaner fish utilised by Scottish aquaculture sector: EIR release

1. How many individual wild wrasse and wild lumpsuckers were inputted to Scottish salmon farms for use as cleanerfish in 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016. 2. For each year's total number, what are the percentage of different wild species of cleanerfish used, ie a breakdown of the total number by species: Labrus berg...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence s.3 s.10 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2017-08-24
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector