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
Clear
1,987 matching releases

Various questions on LED street lights and heads: EIR release

1. I would like to know how many complaints that Transport Scotland has received about LED street lights since January 2018. 2. I would like to know what the complaints said. 3. I would also like to know how many LED street light heads have fallen off the light pole since January 2018. 4. I would also like to know how ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00686
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Kelp harvesting - Scottish Seaweed Association, Chemical Industries Association correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to provide any correspondence held from the following bodies that relates to the commercial use of kelp. Firstly, I am interested in any briefings documents, presentations, reports, emails, text, WhatsApp or other electronic messages, or paper letters. 1. The Scottish Seaweed Assoc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts whatsapp s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/18/03512
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A737 Dalry Bypass - risk assessments, traffic management plan: EIR release

I am looking for the risk assessments, traffic management plan and daily toolbox talk for the 6th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00553
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M74 noise levels and Scottish Government guidelines: EIR release

I am aware of work undertaken last year regarding M74 noise levels and there was no difficulty in having the tests carried out and written up. I find it most odd indeed that it will take until May 2019 to have this work completed. Is there any explanation for this? Also can I have a copy of the results when available. ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00567
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government switch from Ryde's Scale to quantum meruit basis: EIR release

We have been advised that Transport Scotland issued an instruction to the District Valuer’s Office to the effect that agents negotiating fees for any compensation claim relating to the AWPR received prior to 1 May 2014 were to be treated on the basis of Ryde’s Scale +25%. Any claims received after that date would be tr...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-25
Reference
FOI/19/00483
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Colin Clark, communications regarding A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen: EIR release

Please provide all communications to and from MP Colin Clark on the A96 East of Huntly to Aberdeen scheme, including the content of email attachments. Please also provide minutes of all meetings with this MP on the same subject.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-22
Reference
FOI/19/00452
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, inspections, maintenance and repairs: EIR release

1. Details of all works, planned or otherwise, on the footpath next to East Kilbride Expressway, between Whitemoss Roundabout and the entrance to Avondale Avenue, in the period from 28/10/2017 to 28/11/2018. 2. Details of Transport Scotland’s Code of Practice for maintaining the road and pathways next to the road. 3....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00566
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Compensation claims incurred on A82 with Transport Scotland: EIR release

1. How many compensation claims have been lodged with Transport Scotland for vehicular damage incurred on the A82 trunk road each year for the past 5 years? 2. How much money has been paid out in compensation for damages (incurred on the A82) each year for the past 5 years? To which you clarified the location on 25 F...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00548
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Contractors involved with Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR): EIR release

I request a full list of all the main contractors, consultants, sub-contractors & suppliers that were involved with your Aberdeen Western Periphery Route (AWPR)

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 8 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00594
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route (AWPR) land tribunal appeals: FOI release

Please tell me how many land tribunal appeals there have been to date. For each such claim please state: 1. The nature of the circumstances giving rise to the claim. 2. The geographical area soon. 3. The date it was made and whether it has been resolved, still outstanding or cisted. 4. The sum sought. 5. The sum paid o...

FOI not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00451
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data for specified area: EIR release

Could I please therefore request Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) data and sightings for ICES rectangles 43E4, 43E3, 44E4, 44E3 over the entirety of 2016, 2017 and 2018, including the following parameters: Record time/date, Vessel Nationality, Lat, Long, Course, Speed and, if at all possible, vessel length, type and whet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-15
Reference
FOI/19/00680
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Compensation for Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and Balmedie to Tipperty: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) you have asked for the following: 1. How many landowners are eligible for AWPR compensation? And also for Balmedie to Tipperty? 2. How many claims have been made to date for each scheme respectively? 3. How many claims have been lodged in the Lands Tribunal ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-14
Reference
FOI/19/00335
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/02488 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Aberdeen Harbour Expansion Project documentation relating to Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation: EIR release

1. A copy of the report issued to MS-LOT (and SNH) by DRAGADOS/AHB, as specified in Sub-section 4.2 (Page 3) of the report headed Blasting Methodology Environmental Mitigation - Marine Mammals: Document AHEP-DRA-EMP-0003; 2. Copies of data/data summaries/evaluations of vibration monitoring as specified in Section 4.2 ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 59 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.4 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2)
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/03699
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Roseanna Cunningham’s MSP 2017 visit to Montrose: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes, minutes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the meeting between Roseanna Cunningham, the Cabinet Secretary for the Environment and Angus Council, The Montrose Golf ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/18/02657 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming production, inspections, surveillance/testing of ova and smolts: EIR release

You asked for information on inspections, surveillance and testing of ova and smolts for diseases, pathogens and viruses since 1 January 2017, in relation to both imported and domestically produced ova and smolts. You also asked: are smolts tested for diseases, pathogens and viruses prior to entry to the sea-water ph...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00420
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Questions regarding fox hunts registered in Scotland: EIR release

1) How many fox hunts are registered in Scotland as of February 2019? 2) How many hunts took place recorded in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019? 3) How many foxes were recorded as having been killed for each of these years? 4) I'd like detailed the cause of death for each of these foxes for each of the years 2015, 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-06
Reference
FOI/19/00508
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Weather-proofing cables on Queensferry crossing, pre and post construction: EIR release

Information on: work carried out to weather-proof cables on the Queensferry crossing prior to construction, and the cost of this work any remedial work done to weather-proof cables on the crossing any retrospective work done to weather proof cables on the crossing the cost of any remedial or retrospective work.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.4 s.5
Published
2019-02-26
Reference
FOI/19/00359
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions about the road layout at Shawhead flyover: EIR release

M8 M73 M74 Improvement Project Works Your request 1. The number of accidents & injuries reported at the Shawhead flyover in the two years prior to the new road layout being implemented. 2. The number of accidents & injuries reported since the changes to the junction. 3. A copy of the plan which shows if there was a c...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-25
Reference
FOI/19/00318
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information regarding Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

You requested: “…all associated information regarding the AOWFL project, from 29th May 2018 to the 22nd December 2018.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 44 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2)
Published
2019-02-22
Reference
FOI/18/03786
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

River Don Crossing for the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

Could I please request the following information regarding the River Don Crossing for the AWPR at Dyce, Aberdeen. 1. The length of the bridge ie from embankment to embankment. 2. The width of the bridge at its widest point. 3. The original estimated cost for the bridge. 4. The final cost once all repairs are comple...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 s.10(4)
Published
2019-02-21
Reference
FOI/19/00455
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Questions regarding advertising on or near the A96: EIR release

I would like to request, under the relevant freedom of information legislation, the following information relating to the A96 and broken down by five-year period 1. The number of private commercial advertising signs that are a) sited on private land alongside and visible from the A96 and which have received advertisin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.25 s.1E 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-20
Reference
FOI/19/00241
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Vehicles stopped by red light signals on A75 at Springholm: EIR release

“By way of follow up to Freedom of Information Request; FOI/19/00092, I wish to know the number of vehicles that were stopped by the red light signals installed on the A75 at Springholm and the percentage of vehicles that obeyed the triggering of the signals.”

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-02-19
Reference
FOI/19/00324
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Costs incurred in compensation claims regarding potholes: EIR release

1. How much money overall has been paid out by Transport Scotland in compensation as a result of claims (whether or not liability was accepted) relating to potholes involving (a) cyclists and (b) motorists in each of the last five financial years: 2013/14, 2014/15, 2015/16, 2016/17, 2017/18? Please provide the response...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1)
Published
2019-02-07
Reference
FOI/19/00111
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Disease risk information related to importing salmon and lumpsucker ova: EIR release

You asked for information on bio-security and disease risk in relation to the import of salmon ova and lumpsucker ova into Scotland for the use on salmon farms. You limited this to information from 2016 onwards in an email of 4 January 2019. You further specified that this should include: any risk assessments of impor...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-02-04
Reference
FOI/18/03773
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector