Scottish Government FOI Index

22,922releases indexed

40,952attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,507partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days

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1,037 matching releases

Glasgow Summer Sessions correspondence regarding time-frames for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act: EIR release

Any correspondence between Scottish Ministers and Glasgow City Council regarding Glasgow Summer Sessions 2025 held in Bellahouston Park, Glasgow and Section 11s - specifically regarding the timeframes for securing a section 11 of the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003 for the Summer Session event in June 2025.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.11S s.11 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-16
Reference: EIR/202600505842
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Total number of collisions on the A9 between Perth and Inverness: EIR release

The total number of collisions on the A9 between Perth and Inverness, broken into a table to reflect every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-15
Reference: EIR/202600504907
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information regarding ministerial responsibility for determining energy consents: EIR release

Please provide the following information in relation to the transfer of responsibility for Electricity Act 1989 consents to the Minister for Public Finance on 18 December 2025: Decision-making The date the decision to transfer responsibility was taken. The person(s) or office(s) that made the decision. Any ministeria...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-14
Reference: EIR/202600503900
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Geoengineering documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500498898 1) Confirmation and authorisation a) Confirm whether the Scottish Government is participating in, supporting, or complicit in any SRM/geoengineering or weather modification programme affecting Scotland. b) If any such activity exists or has existed, identify who authorised it (office/role...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.5 s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.11(1) s.6(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2026-04-13
Reference: EIR/202600502914 Review of 202500498898
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Defect information for the A82 at Spean Bridge: EIR release

1. Copies of all inspection records, defect logs, and safety inspection reports for the A82 Trunk Road entering Spean Bridge (northbound) for the period 1 January 2026 to 19 January 2026 inclusive. 2. Details of any defects recorded at that location during this period, including categorisation (e.g. Category 1 or othe...

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

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600505216
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry Grant Scheme information: EIR release

I would appreciate a breakdown of organisation spend on a. improving existing woodland habitats b. PAWS restoration c. ancient woodlands d. rainforests e. rhododendron ponticum removal f. and deer control broken down by financial year from 2016 to present.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-08
Reference: EIR/202600503884
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 and A99 maintenance and planned works information: EIR release

1. basic details of the overall maintenance budgets for the A9 and the A99 (separately)from north of the Dornoch bridge to Scrabster for the A9 and Wick for the A99 from 2017/18 to now. 2. I also ask for basic details of the expenditure incurred on maintenance each year for the same roads over the same period. 3. Fin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-07
Reference: EIR/202600503893
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information relating to the phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the Forth Road Bridge: EIR release

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to the phased reintroduction of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) on the Forth Road Bridge during the nightly trial period from 4 February 2016 to 20 February 2016 (inclusive). I am happy for this request to be processed under FOI or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Reg...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600502050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Duchrae Woodland Creation Phase 2 environmental impact assessment information: EIR release

Duchrae WC Phase 2 Environmental impact assessment screening opinion WCP-260 I would like to make a freedom of information request regarding the above EIA screening opinion dated 13/11/2025. Please find a copy attached for ease of reference. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. The ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600502116
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy correspondence regarding renewable energy infrastructure: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, within the last two months. Any correspondence sent from Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, without the last two months. Any briefing notes provided to Gillian Martin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600502258
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Kingston Bridge condition and its slip roads: EIR release

“It relates to the Kingston bridge and its slip and on/off roads. If it helps to clarify the span of the bridge, as I'm not entirely sure where the Kingston bridge starts and finishes, I'm considering the M8 after it passes under St Vincent Street to be the start of the bridge's north side and the M8 before it in...

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

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500266
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Clyde and Hebrides Ferry Services 3 (CHFS3) information: EIR release

Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information regarding the CHFS3 Direct Award to CalMac Ferries Ltd: 1. Final Socio-Economic Impact Assessments: Any final (non-draft) reports or assessments conducted by or for Transport Scotland regarding the impact of the CHFS3 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.2 s.10(4) s.3 s.6(1) s.4 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499619
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public funding and compliance information for Aviemore Biomass/District Heat Network: EIR release

“Under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, I request the following information. 1.Details of any capital grants, loans, or other public funding provided by the Scottish Government, or agencies acting on its behalf, for the design, installation, commissioning, or upgrade of the biomass or distric...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.3 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499622
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Climate Action Hubs funding, recycling targets and tidal power: EIR release

1. “The Scottish Government ring-fenced £5.5m for Climate Action Hubs, could you supply a full breakdown of where this money went? 2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis abo...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: EIR/202500499739
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Equality and rights, Public sector

Emergency planning and public safety oversight of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS): EIR release

I request copies of all information held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to the Resilience Division, Civil Contingencies Secretariat, or equivalent emergency planning functions, relating to Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), including but not limited to Mey BESS (ECU00004838) and Rigifa BESS (...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.7

Published: 2026-03-03
Reference: FOI/202500499466
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Financial Support Provided to Offshore Solutions Group: EIR release

"All information held by the Scottish Government (including its directorates, agencies, nondepartmental public bodies, and enterprise agencies) concerning any financial assistance provided to Offshore Solutions Group (“OSG”). This should include, but not be limited to: Any grants, loans, awards, subsidies, or other fo...

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

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500494484
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Road traffic collisions around the Queensferry Crossing by location and severity: EIR release

"I request the following information please :- For the years 01/01/2022 - 31/12/2022; 01/01/2023 - 31/12/2023; 01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 The number of road traffic collisions that have occurred one mile before (southbound) the Queensferry Crossing, on the Queensferry Crossing (southbound), one mile after (southbound) Q...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-25
Reference: FOI/202500498256
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Carbon budget targets advice correspondence: EIR release

1. From 1 January 2025 to 4 December 2025, did the Scottish Government receive any advice on how to achieve its carbon budget targets from third parties? This would include climate advisers, third sector groups etc. If so, please specify whom. 2. Please provide any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone call...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-24
Reference: EIR/202500496970
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting details between the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government: EIR request

1. Please could you provide any agenda, minutes or meeting notes relating to the meetings with the Stove Industry Association and the Scottish Government on the dates below: 27 June 2024 10 July 2024 31 July 2024 2. Please tell me how many meetings (including online meetings) have taken place between the Scottish Gov...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500494885
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport: EIR release

Any and all internal communications by Scottish Ministers relating to the future ownership and management of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on plans for asset disposal of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal communications on the limited economic viability of Dundee Airport; Any and all internal co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: FOI/202500495306
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Public health information regarding LED lighting: EIR Review

Original request 202500491249 I am requesting all recorded information, from 2005 to the present, held by the Directorate for Population Health or any relevant divisions within the Scottish Government, concerning any public health assessments, consultations, or considerations related to the introduction or rollout of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500495516 Review of 202500491249
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Callander traffic survey data: EIR release

"A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. the full data-set collected from this survey. It is expected this will include: (1). 10 highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location,...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 18 attachments

Published: 2026-02-17
Reference: EIR/202500495970
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Moray FLOW-Project correspondence: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (2) Any correspondent sent from or within the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project. (3) Any correspondence sent to the Energy and Climate Change Directorate on the Moray FLOW-Project....

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

Published: 2026-02-16
Reference: EIR/202500494388
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Records of the incidents that have taken place on the A96: EIR release

In the last five financial years including 2025-26, how many incidents have taken place on the A96? How many of these incidents have been (I) Fatal (II) Serious (iii) Slight How much money has been spent on upgrading parts of the A96 that are located in Moray in the last five financial years including 2025-26?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: FOI/202500493873
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Marine Scotland suspected fisheries offences: EIR release

1. Please could you tell me from which date it was the policy of the Marine Directorate (or Marine Scotland) to sell fish or shellfish seized from vessels accused of fisheries offences onto merchants. 2. Please could you provide me with an itemised list of all such seizures from the date provided in response to part o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.15 s.10(4)

Published: 2026-02-11
Reference: EIR/202500491141
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector