Scottish Government FOI Index

20,099releases indexed

34,518attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

7,442partially withheld

2018-05-18oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 7,442 unclear 6,659 not held 2,826 released 1,362 already published 638 cost limit 559 clarification 325 withheld 217 transferred 71

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4613 s.20 3922 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3150 s.30 2676 s.17(1) 2544 s.25(1) 2218 s.10(4) 1834 s.11(2) 1467 s.2 1076 s.29(1) 1075 s.3 845

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 1,136 releases · 27.9 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 876 releases · 31.1 avg days Marine Directorate 856 releases · 29.6 avg days Learning Directorate 783 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 637 releases · 40.0 avg days Population Health Directorate 623 releases · 28.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 611 releases · 36.1 avg days People Directorate 581 releases · 25.8 avg days

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856 matching releases

Freshwater reports and studies carried out by Marine Scotland: EIR release

Any reports or studies that Marine Scotland Freshwater Section has carried out or have on the following 1. What studies have been done or are available that have monitored over periods of 12 months or more, groundwater levels, variability and stability across various geographical and soil structure types in Scottish r...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: EIR/202500478394
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fish transfer to fish farms: EIR release

You referred to a previous request (EIR 202500453654) relating to cleaner fish transfer to fish farms and which covered the time period 17 August to 31 December 2024. You have now asked for further data, relating to the time period 2020 to 2024, obtained through inspections conducted between 01 January to 01 July 2025....

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 13 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500473912
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) for Stromar Project: EIR release

I am writing to submit an additional Freedom of Information request related to the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project, following my earlier FOI submission dated 21 June 2025. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I would like to request: 1. Consultation with RSPB Scotland Records of any communication...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500472614
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Stromar Project: Landfall Communications and Harbour Engagement: EIR release

1. Communication with Sandhaven and Pitullie Harbour Trust Please provide: Records of any communication between the Stromar project team (including developers or consultants acting on their behalf) and the Sandhaven and Pitullie Harbour Trust, whether written or verbal (where minutes or notes exist). The type and pur...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-13
Reference: FOI/202500472584
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

First Minister's visit to Shetland costs and correspondence: FOI release

“Please could you provide: a) An itemised list of expenditures incurred during the First Minister's visit to Shetland August 20-21st. Please include expenses for all team members, not just the FM. b) Any documents or correspondence to or from your domain ("@gov.scot") regarding the visit, sent between August 18th and...

FOI withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.27(1) s.39(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-08
Reference: FOI/202500483320
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Wild Wrasse Fishery licence conditions: EIR release

“Copies of the licence derogations and any associated paperwork setting out the management measures in place (including but not restricted to illustrative charts and coordinates of the fishing areas and areas where fishing is being prohibited) issued to the master of each vessel licenced to fish in the wild wrasse fish...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: FOI/202500471001
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system (VMS) and surveillance sightings data for all fishing vessels in Scottish waters: EIR release

VMS data for all fishing vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters, and surveillance sightings data for all vessels (i.e. including non-UK vessels) in Scottish waters. Ideally this data should cover Jan 2020 - Dec 2024 inclusive, but if this is not available, please provide data for Jan 2019 – Dec 202...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-25
Reference: EIR/202500477403
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Material dredged from Ardersier Port, Hopeman Harbour and Burghead Harbour: EIR release

We've noticed two Hopper vessels the Bengel and Pallieter operating just off the Burghead coastline. Could you please confirm what they are dropping into the seabed off the Burghead harbour coastline, and confirm there are no pollutants or heavy metal contaminants if it is silt dredged from the Invergordon or Ardersie...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.21 s.9

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500470951
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Documentation about Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project: EIR release

“Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the Green Volt floating offshore wind farm project, from the last three months?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 31 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: FOI/202500467023
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland derogation conditions: EIR release

The derogation to fish for wild wrasse 2025 contains within its conditions the following clause 26. "26. The activity authorised through this derogation does not extend to any individual (including master, owner, applicant, crew or the charterer (if any)) that has been convicted of any fisheries offence, or received a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500469114
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries

Illegal scallop dredging investigations: EIR release

I note a story in The Ferret in September last year saying an allegation of illegal scallop dredging was under investigation in Orkney - has there been any outcome to this investigation? https://theferret.scot/allegations-illegal-scallop-dredging-orkney-investigation/ I also noted a story from 2020 saying Mark Ruskel...

FOI/EIR transferred 50 score 16 working days correspondence

Published: 2025-09-24
Reference: EIR/202500471351
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence with any email account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com": EIR release

Please could you provide copies of any email correspondence between your domain ("@gov.scot") and any account using the domain "@shetlandfishermen.com" from May 8th to whenever you process this request, inclusive. Please provide any and all attachments in their original format, and emails as .eml files.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500466861
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Sighting data for vessels from 2024: EIR release

The sighting data for 2024, with the requirement the same for the previous years' sighting data that I requested (for example include engine power, vessel length and vessel tonnage of vessels sighted for the sighting data).

FOI/EIR released 95 score 19 working days correspondence 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: FOI/202500468813
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Tonnage of fish from Genesis II in Santia Uxia, Spain: EIR release

The tonnages of fish landed by the Genesis II in Santia Uxia Spain on 03.01.25

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-23
Reference: EIR/202500470068
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Information regarding Marine Licence MS-00010433 and the Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP): EIR release

Under Freedom of Information can you please provide me with all emails and documents pertaining to the Marine Licence number MS-00010433. This should include any emails or documents pertaining to the revised Seagrass Enhancement and Monitoring Plan (SEMP Rev.07) submitted by Argyll and Bute Council on 17/03/25. Any e...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467911
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence relating to SSEN Transmission project: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the SSEN Transmission project to transport renewable energy between Peterhead and Yorkshire, from the last three months? https:...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500466745
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Seal Licensing queries: EIR release

I have found the Seal Licensing FAQ at the following location - this dates from 2010: https://webarchive.nrscotland.gov.uk/20230727172322/http://www.gov.scot/publications/seal-licensing-frequently-asked-questions/ It contains a flow chart explaining the arrangements, see below. Can you confirm if this is the current ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-18
Reference: FOI/202500467479
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dates of licence transfers authorised since 29 January 2025: EIR release

Dates of any other licence transfers authorised since 29 January 2025, including the names of vessels and businesses involved.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: FOI/202500464358
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between Marine Scotland and Inch Cape Offshore Limited: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Correspondence with ICOL All correspondence between Marine Scotland (including the Licensing Operations Team and Offshore Wind Directorate) and Inch Cape Offshore Limited (ICOL) between 1 March 2025 and the present, relating to: The preparation, submission, assessment, or...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.4 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.5(1)

Published: 2025-09-17
Reference: EIR/202500464072
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25: EIR release

"Please provide the following Freedom of information Request During the Razor clam trial thats taken place please provide the following information During the Razor Clam Trial from 01/01/24 to 16/04/25 how many Vessels have breached the terms and Conditions of the Trial? What Action was taken against vessels found to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-16
Reference: FOI/202500462787
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cod research enquiries: EIR release

A project proposal to assess cod behaviour in creels. 1. Who drafted the specification for the study and what facts or information does it seek to discover? 2. Has the research been put out to public tender, if not why not? 3. Who is undertaking the research and if it's being undertaken internally can you send me de...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9

Published: 2025-09-11
Reference: FOI/202500462789
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Buccinum undatum landings into Orkney between 2021 and 2024: EIR release

I have been trying to get hold of the landings of Whelk (Buccinum undatum) for Orkney from between 2021 to 2024. I have checked the sea fisheries stats, but they seem to not breakdown to species level landings for whelks.

FOI/EIR unclear 55 score 12 working days correspondence s.6(1)

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500462192
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Scoping Report and Marine Mammal Assessment: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request the following documents related to the proposed Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis: 1. A copy of the full Scoping Report submitted by Northland Power / Spiorad na Mara Ltd (including all appendices and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500460553
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR release

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the project dating from May 2024 until...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR Review

Original request 202500465201 Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the pro...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500475626 Review of 202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector