Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Transport Scotland A96 collision statistics: EIR release

You asked for " the number of collisions on the A96 between Inverurie and Huntly since 2022, broken down by year place? Please can you tell me the same for between Huntly and Inverness for the same timeframe. Please can you also tell me the number of people injured for both of these sections since 2022, broken down b...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
EIR/202600510721
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96/A920 collisions data on junction near Huntly, Aberdeenshire: EIR release

"Please can you tell me how many collisions have been recorded at the A96/A920 junction near Huntly’s Tesco supermarket in Aberdeenshire, broken down by year, between 2022, to the present date? Separately, could you tell me how many people have been injured in the same time frame, broken down by year and by injury (fat...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-28
Reference
FOI
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Rose Street Subway (Inverness) traffic orders: EIR release

Until about 1985 there used to be a 4-way junction in Inverness of: Longman Rd / Rose St / Railway Terr / Innes St. As part of the construction of the Longman Rd (A82) overbridge, the so-called Rose St Subway was created to retain a route to Innes St. This runs under Longman Rd and connects the east end of Innes St to...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600508071
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Number of reported collisions on the M8: EIR release

The total number of reported collisions on the M8, broken down into a table that lists the type of collision and to cover every financial year since 2021-22.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600508523
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland Engineering & Construction Contract (NEC4 ECC) information: EIR release

You have asked for information relating to any tenders or contracts issued in the last 18 months for construction contract management software or project management software, specifically where the software includes functionality for managing NEC, JCT, or FIDIC contracts. The details you have requested are: 1. A brea...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-27
Reference
EIR/202600508262
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road traffic accidents on A9 Northbound Kinbuck to Greenloaning: EIR release

I request to receive details of the number of road traffic accidents on the A9 Northbound between Kinbuck Entry Junction and Greenloaning Exit Junction between January 2025 and February 2026. Please supply the expected causes of these accidents. Please supply details of injuries sustained.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600507928
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence sent to The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity on gene editing in agriculture: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (2) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on gene editing in agriculture within the last six months. (3) Any briefing prepared for Jim Fairlie on the topic of gene editing in agriculture within the last six months...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-24
Reference
FOI/202600507648
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M90 Brankholm Burn culvert inspection records: EIR release

1. Inspection records for the culvert located beneath the M90 between Rosyth and Inverkeithing. 2. The inspection schedule associated with this culvert. 3. Photographs taken as part of any inspections or maintenance activities. To help identify the structure, I have attached a GIS map highlighting its location. I wo...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
EIR/202600508432
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Trawling logbook data: EIR release

1. Data of fishing vessel positions where fishing equipment was lowered around Scottish waters over the last 6 years. 2. How many hours each operation with the fishing equipment lasted for. 3. If possible, categorise data by different equipment type and detail the individual vessels by callsign / MMSI number. 4. ERS...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
EIR/202600506391
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Payments, grants, subsidies, agricultural support, or financial assistance made to Islay Estates: EIR release

Please provide details of any payments, grants, subsidies, agricultural support, or other financial assistance made between 1 January 2018 and 31 December 2025 through the Rural Payments and Inspections Division (RPID), or any successor body, to: “Islay Estates”, and/or any legal entity trading as, commonly known as, ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600507900
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road records of any works and accidents: EIR release

"Records of accidents including the severity of any injuries sustained which have occurred within 1 kilometre of the M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road at Junction 10 Overpass, Craigend, leading to Junction 12, Broxden, Perth for the period November 2019 to date. Records of any works or changes to the road or road layout with...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506011
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fishing licences being issued in Scotland: EIR release

1. Which Authority is responsible for issuing licences to allow fishing with set nets including: tangle, gill and trammel nets in Scotland? 2. Which Authority is responsible for the enforcement of legislation allowing fishing with set nets in Scotland? 3. Which dates were the Inner Hebrides and Minches SAC designated...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.7 s.10(4) s.13 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-23
Reference
FOI/202600506343
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Information regarding traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) regarding the traffic signal installation at the A702 / A703 / Old Pentland Road junction (commonly referred to as the Hillend or Damhead junction). Specifically, I am seeking recorded information concerning the o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.4 s.5 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
EIR/202600505429
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Single Building Assessment (SBAs) data: EIR release

1. A comprehensive dataset of all Single Building Assessments (SBAs) completed or in progress under the Scottish Government’s Single Building Assessment programme, including: Full building addresses Managing organisations (e.g., building owners, factors, or responsible parties) Status of the SBA (e.g., assessment comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
FOI/202600505602
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Internal electric vehicle (EV) charging policy work and assessments: EIR Review

Original request 202600503245 Please provide all internal reports, briefing papers, draft documents, assessments, presentations, or policy papers relating to: On‑street EV charging Residential charging access for households without driveways Cable gullies or cross‑pavement charging solutions Any internal analysis of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
EIR/202600504936 Review of 202600503245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information regarding deteriorating road conditions: EIR release

Updated information and clarification regarding road maintenance, environmental enforcement, and the wider impacts of deteriorating road conditions on the public. Residents continue to raise significant concerns about the condition of the road network, the recurrence of potholes, pavement obstruction, and levels of li...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-22
Reference
EIR/202600506797
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - M74 road traffic accidents with water as contributory factor: EIR release

All records, data, reports, and information held by your authority relating to road traffic accidents on the M74 within the Dumfries and Galloway local authority area in which standing water, pooling water, surface water, flooding, or puddles were recorded or identified as a causative or contributory factor. For the a...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
EIR/202600505359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queries regarding fisheries and the National Marine Plan Assesment: EIR release

We spoke back in March 2025 about our ongoing concerns regarding compliance with the Marine Scotland Act when making decisions about fishing. I was saddened that we did not have opportunity to reconvene on this after that meeting but I remain open to ongoing dialogue if appropriate. I appreciate the documentation whic...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.15(2) s.5 s.15 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-21
Reference
FOI/202600503748
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A7 Langholm flooding information: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, Langholm, postcode DG13 0HJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us the following information in relation ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600504915
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Trunk road spend and A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout upgrade progress: EIR release

1. Could you supply how much money Transport Scotland has spent on A-road trunk roads in each of the last four years, with a breakdown per year and per road? 2. Could you supply the latest progress update on plans to upgrade The A720 Sheriffhall Roundabout on the Edinburgh City Bypass. Plus all documentation held surr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600504876
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Marine Directorate commercial contract documents describing fees paid and services provided: EIR release

Copies of the latest contracts your Marine Directorate holds with the Scottish Fishermen's Federation (and its subsidiaries SFF Services and Marine Environmental Solutions) or any other company for routine surveys of fishing catches, bycatch and discards. Please include commercial contract documents, as well as grant ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-04-20
Reference
EIR/202600505088
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

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