Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days
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M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project: EIR release

On 14 February 2017 Keith Brown then Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work said of the work on the M8 “Road users can expect to shave approximately 20 minutes of their journeys along the A8/M8 corridor between Glasgow and Edinburgh and approximately” https://www.transport.gov.scot/news/cabinet-secretary-ann...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/20/00007
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Digital Planning Strategy planning and permitted development rights: EIR release

1. The amount of money (in GBP) allocated and spent by the Scottish Government since 2016 on three different workstreams. These are: production of the Planning (Scotland) Act, production of the Digital Planning Strategy and the review of permitted development rights within Scotland. 2. The number of employees within th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-07
Reference
FOI/202000010919
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Money and tax, Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR review

I have now completed my review of our response to your request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) for information relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry. You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/202000014586
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between salmon farming organisations and the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy: EIR release

You asked for the following information concerning Cabinet Secretary, Fergus Ewing MSP and his relationship with the salmon farming industry in Scotland: 1. How many meetings the Cabinet Secretary has had with representatives of the following salmon farming organisations since he became Cabinet Secretary in May 2016: ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-02-05
Reference
FOI/20/00018
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Request to find out who has claimed land: EIR release

I am requesting as to whom has claimed the land on their IACS (ref 2 fields), from 1991 each year to present, in what way the land has been claimed, seasonal access / secure tenancy and timings of any changes. Any past and present environmental schemes and any other information which may be of interest. Any information...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2020-01-28
Reference
FOI/202000011578
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Dualling East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme traffic questions: EIR release

You asked for: “Under the terms of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 and I request that you supply me with results of the recent traffic monitoring in and around Inverurie to update the traffic model used to predict the flow of traffic expected...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-27
Reference
FOI/20/00003
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Renewable developments on Scotland’s national forests and lands: EIR release

You asked for: a) the number of trees felled for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. b) the area of felled trees, in hectares, for all onshore wind farm development in Scotland to date. With the dates clarified to be 1 January 1995 and 31 December 2019.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02646
Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

M8 M73 M74 Motorway Improvements Project planned SUDS ponds: EIR release

There were a number of SUDS ponds planned as part of the above project. I require information about these ponds. Specifically I would like information on. 1. How many of the SUDS ponds which were proposed have either been cancelled, relocated, scaled down, scaled up, or had any other significant change made to them. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-21
Reference
FOI/19/02411
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to the Island of Rockall: EIR release

You asked for: All communications between Marine Scotland and the Department of Agriculture in Ireland on the subject of the island of Rockall in July 2019.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02656
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Common Fisheries Policy (CFP) and net zero emissions correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Fergus Ewing by special advisers or civil servants in 2019 on the topic of leaving the CFP by December 2020. Any briefings or background materials provided to Nicola Sturgeon and/or Roseanna Cunningham by special advisers or civil ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-15
Reference
FOI/19/02637
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Gallowgate Street - inspection and works records: EIR release

We would be obliged to receive the following information in respect of the Gallowgate Street in Largs. We enclose a google map and image of the area showing the particular part of Gallowgate Street we are investigating. Copies of inspection records from July 2018 until present. Details of any works carried out on the...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2020-01-13
Reference
FOI/19/02641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government recruitment process in relation to the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS): FOI release

You asked: 1. The Scottish government advertises job vacancies for people to work for the Scottish government. Some of these advertisements invite ‘candidates with a disability who meet the ‘essential criteria’ for an interview. However, for certain job vacancies advertised by the Scottish government, candidates witho...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.6 s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02618
Directorate
People Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector, Work and skills

The Scottish Borders Railway Line evaluation reports and projections: EIR release

You asked for: A Scotsman report on the recent AGM of the Campaign for Borders Rail quoted a Transport Scotland spokesperson as saying: “The Borders Railway has been a phenomenal success as it continues to grow……………..communities along its length” 1. Please provide empirical evidence to support these assertions. 2. P...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2020-01-09
Reference
FOI/19/02392
Directorate
Topic
Business, industry and innovation, Public sector, Transport

Incident Reporting and Investigation System reports: EIR release

You asked: ‘We can confirm receipt of the documents in relation to our FOI request so thank you for returning those to us. Having now had the opportunity to peruse these documents, we note that the IRIS incident document only goes up to July 2018 and the Personal Injury Accident Statistics only go to April 2019. When ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2020-01-07
Reference
FOI/19/02686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project correspondence: EIR review

Please provide any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust. Additionally please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-30
Reference
FOI/19/02451
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Whitesands Proposal and Public Enquiry: EIR release

You asked for the information below covering the period October 2018 to 2 December 2019 relating to the Whitesands Proposal and Public Inquiry: 1. Copies of all communications between any officer in the Managing Flood Risk Team with any officer in Dumfries and Galloway Council. This should include any notes of meetings...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 13 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2019-12-23
Reference
FOI/201900008515
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Benchmark PLC correspondence - trials of CleanTreat system in Scotland: EIR release

“Please include any new information relating to CleanTreat and the treatment of well boats discharges including details of any meetings and correspondence with Benchmark and other companies. Please include information relating to "high level talks to facilitate trials of the [CleanTreat] system in Scotland".

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/19/02443
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M876 - road traffic accidents in November 1998: EIR release

You asked for “the number of road traffic accidents that took place on 14th November 2018 on the M876. I would also be grateful if you would confirm the number of road traffic accidents that took place between Saturday 10th November until Saturday 17th November 2018 on the M876. Lastly, please confirm which of these ac...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-20
Reference
FOI/19/02620
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project: EIR release

“Please find our WD Letter dated 21 November 2019 where we make a FOI-Request for Information concerning Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project, under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004.”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/19/02068
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Various questions regarding Circular Economy Investment Fund: EIR release

You asked for information related to the funding of the Circular Economy Investment Fund: 1. How much money has been allocated by the Scottish Government to the Circular Economy Investment Fund broken down by financial year since its inception. 2. How many applications has the fund received, including applicant organis...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-19
Reference
FOI/201900009291
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Accidents caused by wildlife on the M9: EIR release

You asked “Please provide copies of data/information documenting the number of near misses or accidents caused by or attributed to the presence of deer or other wildlife on the M9 between the Stirling Motorway Services and its junction with the M876, providing details of the date, time and location of each reported in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-12-16
Reference
FOI/19/02536
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8, Junction 15 maintenance by Scotland Transerv: EIR release

You asked: “ 1. From what date specifically have Scotland TranServe been acting on Transport Scotlands' behalf with regards to the safety checks & 'making safe' the M8? 2. How frequently are Scotland TranServ required to undertake safety regulations of the M8? 3. How many times have they failed to meet their obligat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2019-12-11
Reference
FOI/19/02492
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, +1 more … Transport

Prior and currently considered bridge crossing at River Don on the Violet Route: EIR release

You asked for: “Please provide the following information whether data is held by Transport Scotland, its affiliates, contractors or their subcontractors. For any prior (ie before October 2019) considered bridge crossings over the River Don on the Violet Route (FOI/19/02395) For the currently (October 2019) considere...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.4 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02395, FOI/19/02396
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Prior and currently considered bridge crossing at River Don on the Orange Route: EIR release

You asked for: “Please provide the following information whether data is held by Transport Scotland, its affiliates, contractors or their subcontractors. For any prior (ie before October 2019) considered bridge crossings over the River Don on the Orange Route (FOI/19/02397) For the currently (October 2019) considere...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.13 s.4 4 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02397, FOI/19/02398
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Various questions relating to the A9 between Gleneagles and Aberuthven: EIR release

You asked for “1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing all reports of road surface defects on the A9, Auchterarder between A824 and Main Road A824 junctions from February 2019 to June 2019. 2. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2019-12-03
Reference
FOI/19/02469
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport