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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Fish farms; mortalities, enforcement notices, civil sanctions, and prosecutions: EIR release

You asked for: 1. In the last five years, how many on-farm farmed fish mortalities have been recorded in Scotland due to treatment losses (mortalities caused by, or believed to be caused by, or contributed to by bath-type treatments, hydrogen peroxide treatments, mechanical treatments such as freshwater, thermo- or hy...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00412
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for specified area: EIR release

Could I please therefore request Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data and sightings for ICES rectangles 43E4, 43E3, 44E4, 44E3 over the entirety of 2016, 2017 and 2018, including the following parameters: Record time/date, Vessel Nationality, Lat, Long, Course, Speed and, if at all possible, vessel length, type and whet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-15
Reference
FOI/19/00680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/02488 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Financial support paid to the Scottish fish farming industry: FOI release

Pursuant to FOISA and or the EISRs, please provide details of financial support by way of (i) grants and (ii) loans, paid to the Scottish fish farming industry by Scottish Government or its agencies for each of the last ten years, broken down by operator.

FOI released 75 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.25(1) s.20
Published
2019-03-11
Reference
FOI/19/00442
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic

Vessel Monitoring System data, ICES Rectangles 49F1 and 50F1: EIR release

I was wondering if I can request the following VMS fishing data:  ICES Rectangles 49F1 and 50F1 for 2016 to 2018.  ICES Rectangle 49F1 for 2015. If available, the following fields would be useful:  Gear type  Nationality  Length  Tonnage  Activity  Speed We understand that some of the information may need to b...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 85 score 8 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00600
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Roseanna Cunningham’s MSP 2017 visit to Montrose: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes, minutes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Angus Council, The Montrose Golf ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/18/02657 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming production, inspections, surveillance/testing of ova and smolts: EIR release

You asked for information on inspections, surveillance and testing of ova and smolts for diseases, pathogens and viruses since 1 January 2017, in relation to both imported and domestically produced ova and smolts. You also asked: are smolts tested for diseases, pathogens and viruses prior to entry to the sea-water ph...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00420
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sea lice count data in relation to Scottish Sea Lice Policy: EIR release

You asked for any and all sea lice count data held within Marine Scotland, submitted by salmon farming companies or disclosed during FHI investigations or inspections, in relation to the Scottish Sea Lice Policy for January 2019. You further asked that this be supplied in the form of the spreadsheet maintained by the F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 34 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-01
Reference
FOI/19/00413
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2)
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/03786
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the River Creed: EIR release

You asked for salmon and sea trout fishery statistics for the River Creed, specifically – Fishery Number: 356 Fishery District: Creed, 25 Fishery Code: 4

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00408
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Use of seal deterrents on fish farms: EIR release

“Previously you told me that based on the online surveys taken by applicants for seal licences in the most recent period (01/10/2017 - 30/09/2018), 133 fish farms were using acoustic deterrent devices and 32 fish farms were using double mesh netting panels. I wanted to ask some follow up questions.” You asked that we...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00023
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's visits to salmon farms and or company offices: EIR release

You asked for information on Marine Scotland's inspections and visits to salmon farms or salmon farming facilities (which could include both fresh and sea water, and/or company offices) in Scotland, for the calendar year 2018. In particular, you asked for - Dates and locations of any inspections or visits to salmon fa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-02-18
Reference
FOI/19/00187
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish farm sea lice counts and treatments applied 2018: EIR release

You asked for all data held within Marine Scotland which shows sea lice counts and treatments applied, by individual farms, week by week for the full calendar year of 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-02-15
Reference
FOI/19/00167
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information relating to specimens of possible non-native Cyprinid species: EIR release

You asked for information relating to several specimens of a non-native Cyprinid species found in Loch Finnart. Specifically you asked if these specimens had been retained by the Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory, if they had subsequently been identified as any type of Cyprinid species or hybrid thereof, and if they are ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-02-13
Reference
FOI/19/00168
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland’s use of surveillance aircraft, drones and inflatable boats: FOI release

You asked for information on “how many occasions in each year since its inception has Marine Scotland used (a) surveillance aircraft (b) unmanned aerial vehicles or drones and (c) a rigid hulled inflatable boat for marine compliance purposes”.

FOI released 70 score 19 working days correspondence
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00103
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Freedom Of Information requests received in relation to salmon farming: FOI release

* The number of FoI requests made to the Scottish Government/Marine Scotland in relation to salmon farming, salmon farm regulation, salmon farming companies and the SSPO between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2018; (Request 1) *Any representations made by the Scottish Government to the Information Commissioner on the ...

FOI unclear 55 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.17(1)
Published
2019-02-11
Reference
FOI/19/00117
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish Health Inspectorate inspections of fish farms on Loch Roag: EIR release

A list of inspections and information pertaining to those inspections that the Fish Health Inspectorate (FHI) had completed on fish farms in Loch Roag in 2018.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-07
Reference
FOI/19/00066
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Distribution of fishing activities around Shetland, anonymised fishing positions: EIR release

To enable us to update maps of the distribution of fishing activities around Shetland in the Shetland islands Marine Spatial Plan we would appreciate it if you could provide us with the following data: - anonymised VMS fishing ping positions (latitude. Longitude) for Scottish registered fishing boats; - for ICES recta...

FOI/EIR released 70 score 10 working days correspondence
Published
2019-02-06
Reference
FOI/19/00212
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Disease risk information related to importing salmon and lumpsucker ova: EIR release

You asked for information on bio-security and disease risk in relation to the import of salmon ova and lumpsucker ova into Scotland for the use on salmon farms. You limited this to information from 2016 onwards in an email of 4 January 2019. You further specified that this should include: any risk assessments of impor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-04
Reference
FOI/18/03773
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various regarding Action plans and Sea lice counts for Fish Farms : EIR release

Full details of any notification made to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate by any farms exceeding the trigger levels of 3 or 8 respectively, covering the period 5th November to today’s date; Copies of all site specific escalation action plans submitted to Marine Scotland or the Fish Health Inspectorate si...

FOI/EIR unclear 75 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-01
Reference
FOI/19/00039
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector