Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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1,987 matching releases

Roadside structure applications for the A90: EIR release

Information regarding applications for roadside structures along the A90 Trunk Road. • The total number of applications submitted for roadside trader permits (including temporary and permanent structures) along the A90 Trunk Road over the past five years (2020–2025). • The number and percentage of these applications ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-26
Reference: EIR/202500452998
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Strath Oykel Wind Farm correspondence: EIR release

All internal correspondence between the ECU and the Scottish Ministers regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18 (Section 36 Wind Farm)).

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451979
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm: EIR release

A copy of all internal correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18).

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451915
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Road maintenance records and road fault reports for the A1: EIR release

Road Maintenance records and road fault reports. I request the maintenance checks carried out on the section of road mentioned. The section is governed by these two markers : What three words ///entire.renew.neon and ///trick.worker.term On the dates between 4th July 2024 and the 31st October 2024. Road surface chec...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500453668
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council Barriers to Deployment Group agendas and minutes: EIR release

For the period 1st January 2022 - date, please provide all agendas and minutes for meetings of the Scottish Offshore Wind Energy Council (SOWEC) Barriers to Deployment Group.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-19
Reference: EIR/202500451992
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Closure of the Queensferry Crossing documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent/received and internally, briefings, analysis, minutes/notes from meetings, about the Queensferry Crossing shutting due to ice, between November 15 2024 and the date of this FOI.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451602
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Liquid sprayed on A96 at Keith during winter months: EIR release

1. What was the liquid being sprayed from the pavement tractor on 4.1.25 on Moss St, Keith? 2. Can I view the COSHH risk assessment for the liquid? 3. What streets are sprayed/treated in Keith over the winter months (November-March)? 4. What is cost of the liquid per square meter vs rock salt?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500454809
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian: EIR release

Regarding the roadworks between Phantassie Roundabout and Bridgend at East Linton, East Lothian which is narrowing the road surface to create a new, wider pavement/cycle path and apparently a new grass verge. Please provide information under the following headings: Budget What is the budget for this work and the sour...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451487
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Springfield Group housing development correspondence: EIR release

Any correspondence, notes or minutes, including any attachments, relating to the opening of the Springfield Group housing development at Ferrylea in Forres on 29 August; and Any correspondence, including any attachments, regarding the Springfield Group properly developers from April to October 2024.

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

Published: 2025-03-18
Reference: EIR/202500451593
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland: Flooding on A737 Northbound: EIR release

With reference to flooding on A737 Northbound, 400 Yards before St James Interchange Slip, you asked for the following: "Please can you investigate the reason this location is constantly flooding. Have been reporting this location for over 10 years and there is still no improvement. The gullies are totally blocked. Un...

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451024
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Class 222 trains on ScotRail services: EIR release

Correspondence referring to the potential use of Class 222 trains on ScotRail services, since January 2023.

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450828
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Possible reintroduction of wolves in Scotland: EIR release

1. Please can you share the Scottish Government’s position on reintroducing wolves to the ScottishHighlands? 2. Can you share any correspondence to and/or from Scottish Ministers relating to the reintroduction of wolves to the Scottish Highlands within the last year?

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

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500453124
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Delivery of 19 climate action policies: EIR release

On 18th April 2024, Màiri McAllan, Cabinet Secretary for Wellbeing Economy, Net Zero and Energy, announced a package of 19 climate action measures in the Scottish Parliament. Details of the 19 policies were published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/climate-change-action-policy-package/ For each of the 19 clim...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500450850
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable energy applications data: EIR release

1. Number of Renewable Energy Applications (Including BESS) – January 2020 to February 2025 The total number of renewable energy applications (including wind, solar, hydro, and BESS) received by the ECU for: a) The Scottish Borders local authority area b) The constituency of Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire A yearl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-13
Reference: EIR/202500451517
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

West Coast Tracking Project: EIR release

1. Copies of any ongoing or ‘live’ contracts or agreements as between any of Fisheries Management Scotland, Atlantic Salmon Trust, Salmon Scotland and/or Marine Scotland / Marine Scotland Science, in relation to the West Coast Tracking Project. 2. Details of any current or expected funding for the West Coast Tracking ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-11
Reference: FOI/202400446455
Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various information pertaining to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

1. For the years 2019-2024, please provide: - The official Marine Scotland figures for the total economic value (GVA) of the Scottish salmon farming industry - The total direct employment figures (FTE) in salmon farming, broken down by region if available - The total production value of farmed salmon at farm gate pric...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.1 s.9

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450919
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Trunk roads drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus: EIR review

Original request: 202500447775 You asked for information pertaining to the roads and drainage network at Bush, St Cyrus, DD10 0DH (56.7842471, -2.3901435) and the surrounding area within a radius of 500m: Design and construction of the ‘new’ A92 which serves to bypass Bush. Including road design and construction plan...

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450569 Review of 202500447775
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

List of new roadside rest areas on motorways and dual carriageways: EIR release

A list of the number of new rest areas for motorways and dual carriageways that Transport Scotland is currently considering.

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

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450407
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documents relating to Glen of Rothes Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Please could you send me copies of all documents relating to case reference 23FGS75494.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450693
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Poseidon Report queries: EIR release

Copy of the Poseidon Report (PR) dated early December 2024. Covering correspondence submitted along with the report. Notes of any meetings, exchanges, and correspondence between Scottish Government Officials and SFO, SFPO, SPFA about the PR or economic link from the date of receiving the PR. Scottish Government formal ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500448207
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs) inspections: EIR release

1. Any documents describing the current procedure for selecting vessels for random inspections (at sea or in port) by the Directorate's fleet of Marine Protection Vessels (MPVs). 2. A list, in .csv format, of all random inspections carried out by MPVs since 1st January 2022 to the date at which you process this reques...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-26
Reference: FOI/202500449742
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding answer to Parliamentary Question S6W-33595: EIR release

All internal Scottish Government correspondence, involving Civil Servants and/or Special Advisers, discussing the drafting of this answer provided by Gillian Martin to a written question asked in the Scottish Parliament: https://www.parliament.scot/chamber-and-committees/questions-and-answers/question?ref=S6W-33595

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500450327
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Reduction in car kilometres target: EIR release

On Thursday 18th April the Scottish Government said it had a target of reducing car use in Scotland by 20%. 1. What information did the Scottish Government rely on to justify this figure? 2. What date does the Scottish Government intend to achieve this reduction by? 3. What was the total mileage driven using ministe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400410223
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A83 'Rest and Be Thankful' road maintenance costs: EIR release

A breakdown from 2007 to now showing how much has been spent whether directly or indirectly by the Scottish Government/Transport Scotland or the maintenance agency Bear Scotland on the A83 at the Rest and Be Thankful firstly on: 1. Normal day-to-day maintenance. 2. Clear ups as a result of landslips on the road or ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202400399691
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A68 Annual Landscape Management report: EIR release

The Annual Landscape Management report for the A68 that covers the period 2010-2020.

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

Published: 2025-02-25
Reference: EIR/202500451321
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport