Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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2,089 matching releases

Public inquiries held under the 1989 Electricity Act: EIR release

In each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date, how many public inquiries have been held under the 1989 Electricity Act. In relation to Q1 what is the cost associated with these inquiries? Please provide data for each year since 2020-21, including the current year to date. Please include all costs incl...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
EIR/202500486321
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland regarding Scotwind: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings, between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland, from the last month, specifically about ScotWind.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
EIR/202500486118
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dog wardens in all councils: EIR release

‘Access to the Scottish national dog control notice database where every council records dog control notices. Access to the phone numbers of dog wardens for each council. Access to the process used by local councils throughout Scotland to deal with reports concerning dogs such as stray dogs, dangerous dogs, nuisance do...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486869
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Scottish offshore marine protected areas information: EIR release

Please kindly provide details of meetings between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, specifically the dates, attendees and minutes of the meetings where proposals for fisheries management measures in offshore marine protected areas were discussed. Please kindly provide copies of written correspondence (email ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
EIR/202500486216
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 dualling project: EIR release

1.How much does it cost Transport Scotland to respond to the average objection? 2.How much did it cost Transport Scotland to respond to objections lodged on the A9 Dualling project? 3.How many objections in total were received for the A9 dualling project?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486542
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting dates and membership on Climate Emergency: EIR release

the dates of meetings of the Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency since its inception in 2021 the details of which Scottish Government Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries attended these Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency meetings any documentation relevant to the meetings, inclu...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-13
Reference
FOI/202500486579
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

New Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS) information: EIR release

Field animal health and welfare functions currently delivered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency in Scotland are to be replaced by a new Scottish Veterinary Service (SVS). Speaking at the NFUS AGM, the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon gave the green light to the new service, which will be developed within the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers spending s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
EIR/202500485047
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Warm Homes Plan correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and the office of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero regarding the Warm Homes Plan. Information should include but...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
EIR/202500494521
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Housing, Public sector

Climate Change Plan meeting materials: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings written by civil servants and seen by Gillian Martin and/or her office, about the climate change plan, from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
EIR/202500485065
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Communications between Scottish Government and Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) regarding water scarcity levels: EIR release

1. When the issue of water scarcity was last discussed at a meeting of the Cabinet? 2. What communication has taken place between the Scottish Government and SEPA since May 2025 regarding water scarcity? 3. What communication has taken place between the Scottish Government and SEPA since May 2025 regarding water leve...

FOI/EIR cost limit 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.10(4)
Published
2026-01-12
Reference
FOI/202500482882
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025: EIR review

Original request – 202500479518 You asked for “All memos, emails, reports (internal or external) and other such information which formed a part of the evidence-base and rationale for the decision by Marine Directorate published on page 6 of Scotland’s Fisheries Management Strategy 2020-2030 Delivery plan update 2025 v...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-07
Reference
EIR/202500484110 Review of 202500479518
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System application queries: EIR release

1. The name(s) of the Scottish Minister(s) who formally approved the application for the Cockenzie Battery Energy Storage System (ECU Reference: ECU00006022), which was determined on 23 July 2025. 2. Copies of the ministerial decision letter(s) or any documentation recording the formal decision, including signatures o...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
EIR/202500484090
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A82 defects near Invergloy House: EIR release

1. Dates of weekly driven road inspections on the A82 between Invergarry and Spean Bridge. 2. Details and photographs of all defects recorded during safety inspections on the A82, 3 miles north and 3 miles south of Invergloy House. 3. Details of all notifications raised with Traffic Scotland for surface deterioration...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 9 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-01-06
Reference
EIR/202500485925
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's meeting with various selected companies: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500482647
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy's engagements with various organisations: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1 May 2023 and the date of this request: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Distribution Ltd. 2. The names, t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500483115
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings held by the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy with selected organisations: EIR release

1. The dates, times and locations of all meetings and talks held between Ms. Gillian Martin, Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy between 1st May, 2023 to the present date and each of the following companies: SSEN Transmission Had Fab Ltd. Murphy Transmission and Distribution Ltd. Wood Transmission and Dist...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-31
Reference
FOI/202500483897
Directorate
Topic

Atlantic salmon stocks statistics: EIR release

You asked for “Marine Scotland publishes annual estimates of total Atlantic Salmon returners and spawner numbers in Scotland as a time series. I would be grateful if the corresponding estimated annual percentages of aggregate spawner numbers by sea age class viz.1 SW or MSW for the period 1995 to 2025 could be supplie...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 14 working days correspondence s.10(4) s.9
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
EIR/202500482783
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Broadshore Hub projects correspondence: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 regarding stakeholder engagement for the Broadshore, Sinclair, and Scaraben Offshore Wind Farms (collectively referred to as the Broadshore Hub). Specifically, I would like to request: 1. A list of fishing industry bodies, assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
EIR/202500481757
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Water Policy correspondence: EIR release

When did Scottish Government ministers last discuss the need for water metering Who – ministers & officials – participated? Duration? What was the conclusion? Is there a document?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-29
Reference
EIR/202500481704
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Peterhead carbon capture projects documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about the Peterhead Carbon capture projects, from the last three months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-24
Reference
EIR/202500483666
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations and register: EIR Review

Original request 202500478305 1. Copies of all the guidance, template documents, checklists and any other documents used by RPID to make screening opinions under the 2017 EIA Regulations. 2. All information held in respect of the referencing system which is used to allocate reference numbers to entries on RPID’s publ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
EIR/202500483645 Review of 202500478305
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding (WCHR) assessment and review for proposed crossing on the A84: EIR release

BEAR Scotland, on behalf of Transport Scotland, has been asked to design and construct an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing point to assist mobility impaired users cross the A84 near Dobbies in Stirling. The scheme will comprise of an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing in the form of a 2m refuge island, dropped kerbs with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
EIR/202500485455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund and woodland creation scheme contracts: EIR Review

Original request 202500474203 1. Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund LP (Company number SL034785) has purchased a few dozen sites in Scotland either already with Sitka spruce plantations, or to plant new (probably Sitka spruce) plantations, for new woodland creation schemes. Please provide all contrac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2025-12-23
Reference
EIR/202500479650 Review of 202500474203
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector