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

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Directorate Profiles

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Communication concerning mountain hares’ current and future legal status: EIR release

1. Any electronic, written, or other correspondence from or between the Scottish Government directorates, between August 2020 and August 2021, concerning mountain hare's current and future legal status. This should include (but not be limited to) electronic, written, or other correspondence concerning mountain hares' c...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-17
Reference
FOI/202100244500
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

A75 traffic controls within Springholm: EIR release

1. Details of the time delays now operating at the Springholm A75 eastbound and westbound entering and exiting channel signals between initial detection of a speeding approaching vehicle and the commencement of presentation of the amber signal preceding red. If this delay varies according to signal approach location, t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.3 s.14(1) s.10(4) s.12 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-11
Reference
FOI/202100242248
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A720 Edinburgh City Bypass accidents: EIR release

1) How many crashes have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction to Calerwood Junction? 2) How many near misses have been reported from 01/01/2015 to 29/01/21 on the west-bound side of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Baberton Junction...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 5 working days correspondence s.3 s.6 s.7 s.9 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100225194
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to A9 and A99: EIR release

I am requesting the following information regarding the A9 road stretching from Wick (Caithness) to Inverness. I would like this information to date back to 2015, if this is possible. 1. How many accidents has there been? Including serious/fatal. 2. How many road users (if possible) use this stretch of road? If there ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100241229
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A92 routine inspection report from October 2020 – October 2021: EIR release

Can you please forward the weekly traffic island reports carried out by BEAR, last island in Broughty Ferry Road as it joins Greendykes Road and the first island in Greendykes Road, Dundee. You clarified the dates for this search as 1 October 2020 – 4 October 2021.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100244769
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A90 Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) information: EIR release

“I am told that there are 63 outstanding applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland in relation to the AWPR which are sisted pending further negotiations. 1a. I am trying to find out what the quantum of the claims in relation to these 63 outstanding applications is. 1b. I am also trying to find out how many of the...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 53 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.1A s.1B s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4
Published
2021-11-10
Reference
FOI/202100231022
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The James Hutton Institute report on the impact of sewage sludge: EIR review

Your request, reference 202100219910 My request relates to a report on the human health and environmental impacts of the use of sewage sludge on agricultural land. I understand that the report was commissioned by the Scottish Government in 2016/2017 following the 2016 Sludge Review. I understand that the report was w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.27(1) s.2(1) s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2021-11-09
Reference
FOI/202100243526 review of 202100219910
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Due diligence of Glasgow Prestwick Airport: EIR release

It would be great if we could get the due diligence on the discussions regarding the plans to turn Prestwick from a passenger airport to a cargo airport? Which considered closing down one of the runways and the reasons why it was rejected and Prestwick was to be sold and the financial aspects around all this? And why I...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-04
Reference
FOI/202100230803
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Documents held concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill: EIR release

You asked for disclosure of documents held by the Scottish government concerning work on the Heat Networks Bill by officials during 2020.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-11-03
Reference
FOI/202100238347
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fatalities on A9, A90, A82 and A92: EIR release

you kindly provided me with the 2019 fatality statistics for the following roads covered by average speed cameras: A9 Keir Roundabout to Longman Roundabout A90 Average Speed Camera Section (William Fitzgerard Way Roundabout, Dundee to Auchenblae Road, Stonehaven) And also, for comparison purposes, for the following a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100235245
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding snow gates: EIR release

I am looking to establish when we might experience weather conditions which disrupt road travel on a particular route. The route can be found here and I’ve pasted an image below too. Its Dundonnell to Glasgow (A832, A835, A9, M9, M80). I’m particularly interested in the route between Dundonnell and Inverness, where I e...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.1 s.6(1) s.2 s.4 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100225501
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Statistics relating to 20mph speed limit in Scottish Boarders: EIR release

1. How many prosecutions have there been in relation to the breaking this speed limit since its inception. 2. How many people have been injured in road accidents in 20 mph zones as opposed to the previous 30 mph zones. 3. How have average speeds been affected.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-27
Reference
FOI/202100234414
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence pertaining to the welfare of sheep on St Kilda: EIR release

A copy of your division’s correspondence, internal and external, pertaining to the welfare of, specifically the sheep on the St Kilda archipelago – including their considered legal welfare status – from the time of preliminary discussions around the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 to the present day

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-26
Reference
FOI/202100235081
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information pertaining to Project CAVForth: EIR release

Please provide information relating to project CAVFORTH including project delivery dates and projected passenger usage.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-25
Reference
FOI/202100241308
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Investigation into high level pressures on wild salmon: EIR release

At the end of 2018, the Scottish Government published a list of High Level Pressures on wild salmon. This request is for information as to how much investigation of each pressure has occurred since the list was published. The information requested for the time spent by Marine Scotland Science researching each of the pr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100238751
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Consultation held regarding Torsa and Luing land link: EIR release

It has come to my attention that a land bridge has been developed between the Islands of Torsa (or more precisely Torsa Beag) and Luing in Argyl and Bute. Previously this land dried at low tide forming a causeway but was navigable by small craft at high water. It is an area with significant wildlife. The construction a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-21
Reference
FOI/202100243349
Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government position on the A9 dualling project: EIR release

I write to request an update from the Scottish Government on the Government’s position on the A9 Dualling Project. I welcome the opening of the Luncarty to Pass of Birnam section, which will provide almost 10 miles of full dual carriageway north of the Inveralmond Roundabout. 1) Is Tomatin to Moy the next section of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.2 s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100234102
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Suppliers and subcontractors for the A9 Dualling project: EIR release

"Please may i request an up to date list of suppliers, subcontractors and consultants that have or will be involved with the development the A9 duallling from Perth to Inverness project. Please include phone numbers, where possible."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100239332
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Causeway raising between the islands of Luing and Torsa: EIR release

“The very recent raising of a causeway between the islands of Luing and Torsa gives rise to some serious concerns. This is a channel which has been used for decades by sea paddlers, both as a short cut from Arduaine to the western entrance to Cuan Sound, and as a safer passageway in a navigable waterway for paddling gr...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-20
Reference
FOI/202100243353
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013: EIR release

1) Correspondence sent and received, between the Scottish Government and representatives of HM the Queen, including the Queen's legal representatives and the Crown regarding the Aquaculture and Fisheries (Scotland) Act 2013, including but not exclusively on whether any of its clauses required amendment regarding Queen'...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2021-10-18
Reference
FOI/202100226158
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information pertaining to the welfare of farmed fish: EIR release

Please provide information on whether the Scottish Government made any formal response to, and what, if any, legislation or guidance were forthcoming, the Farm Animal Welfare Committee’s 2014 "Opinion on the welfare of farmed fish at the time of killing" and 2014 "Opinion on the welfare of farmed fish".

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 5 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4)
Published
2021-10-14
Reference
FOI/202100241777
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Information relating to Biomass energy: EIR release

How much forestry is cut down in Scotland on a weekly basis, in terms of area, and a breakdown of which specific regions this relates to? How much forestry is replanted in Scotland, following the deforestation mentioned above? How much of this deforestation is related to Biomass? Which companies have received support, ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 30 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-13
Reference
FOI/202100228668
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Inspection and maintenance information relating to A76 from January 2020: EIR release

"Information relating to the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road End from January 2020 to date. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on the A76 from Enterkinfoot to its junction with Drumlanrig Castle Road E...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100231586
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ministerial engagement briefing documents: EIR release

Please can you provide details of the following meeting attended by the then Cabinet Secretary for Finance Derek Mackay, Professor Iain Docherty, Ross Martin and Damian Henderson on the 19 December 2019. Details being sought include: Pre meeting briefing(s) Agenda Venue and list of attendees Minutes or notes from mee...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2021-10-06
Reference
FOI/202100228798
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning (Scotland) Bill meeting: EIR release

Details of the meeting between Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, CBI Scotland, Homes for Scotland, and Scottish Renewables on 25 July 2019, including; 1. pre meeting briefing(s); 2. any speech or pre-prepared words; 3. agenda; 4. venue and list of attendees; 5. minutes or notes from meeting; 6. post meeting ac...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2021-09-28
Reference
FOI/202100228792
Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector