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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2,060 matching releases

Number of foxes killed by fox control clubs: EIR release

Information on how many registered hunts there are in Scotland, how many foxes have been killed by hunts (by shooting) as per the 2002 Protection of Wild Mammals Act since 2002 and how many foxes have been killed by hunts (by means other than shooting) as per the 2002 Protection of Wild Mammals Act since 2002. I sough...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence briefings s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cladding and fire safety in Glasgow Harbour development: EIR release

Details of (a) meetings between the Scottish Government and Glasgow City Council, and (b) all communication between the Scottish Government, including ministers, special advisers and officials, and the Leader of Glasgow City Council or the Leader's Office, regarding building regulation, ACM cladding, fire safety, prope...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score correspondence ministers special advisers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.7 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer: EIR release

The following information with regard to Transerve Scotland:- 1. For past five years i.e. from 20/12/2012 to date a detailed breakdown of the annual Revenue budget for the A77 from Whittlets roundabout to Stranraer for: a. Repair of the road b. Maintenance of the road 2. For the same period and place [as in 1 above...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.10(4) s.12
Published
2018-02-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Ban on use of electric shock dog collars: EIR release

Agendas, minutes, notes, correspondence relating to, and associated papers of meetings held by the Scottish Government where the meeting related to the sale, regulation or possibility of a ban on the use of electric collars (sometimes known as 'e-collars' or 'shock collars') dated between 1 January 2016 and 10 January ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Road accidents recorded as serious or fatal: EIR release

1: Can you confirm how many working speed/safety cameras were in place and active on the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven between September 1st and October 30th 2017. 2: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Serious or Fatal occurred during this time frame. 3: Can you state how many accidents recorded as Seri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): EIR release

You asked for information relating to the Scottish Government tender CR/2010/18 Refining Benthic Process models (NewDepomod): Written report and policy recommendations Electronically navigable user guide and technical references Electronically navigable final report Research summary -giving a wider look at what the fi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Traffic counts in Nairn: FOI release

Could you please advise where in the count the vehicles from the A939 travelling to Sainsbury's or the the Nairn Industrial estate (Tom Semple Road) and then returning to the A939 appears in the count? The A939 is a busy road connecting several housing areas and the southern countryside to the Town as well as being the...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.10(4)
Published
2018-02-06
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A87 Trunk Road Structural Maintenance Schemes: EIR release

1. All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of the clean up operation following our client's accident; 2. All reports prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of oil spills along this stretch of road...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) 8 attachments
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland's Notices and Orders, Acquisition of Land Act(1947):EIR release

We would like to (and hereby do) make an Information Request that we be provided with all information collected by you pursuant to your statutory duty under Section 1 of the Acquisition of Land (Authorisation Procedure)(Scotland) Act 1947 for all Notices/Orders that; (1) remain extant, (That is to say have been served...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Roads Limited's Principal Contractor: EIR release

'Under the Freedom of Information act please could I request a full list of all the sub-contractors/suppliers that are or have been involved on the AWPR under the main contractors Aberdeen Roads Limited. These details can be found in the health & safety documents (which is a requirement by law), if you cannot locate th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-01-30
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Fish Health Inspectorate's aquatic animal health surveillance inspection: EIR release

Information on cleaner fish relating to diseases and mortalities since 1 January 2017, to include correspondence, letters, photos and other data on mortalities and diseases in cleaner fish during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-25
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Flooding reports for M8 between J8 and J20: EIR release

Please confirm: the number (and date) of flooding reports lodged on the M8 between j8 and j20 in the last three years. the location of these flooding issues and any remedial measures undertaken. the date and time of all central reserve gully cleaning operations undertaken in the last three years. the deductions withhe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A77 cycleway road safety audits and inspection reports: EIR release

Follow up to previous FOI/17/02299 available here Point 3 – can you please provide a copy of the Stage 2 Road Safety Audit, clarify when this was undertaken, and advise what actions were taken to address any recommendations therein. Can you advise if subsequent Stage 3 and Stage 4 audits, as described in DMRB, were un...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-01-23
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

SEPA board meeting regarding Slice (Emamectin benzoate): EIR review

emails, discussions, and any other correspondence (particularly pertaining to Willie Cowan and Alastair Mitchell) with SEPA, the SSPO, Merck, SARF and SAMS a SEPA board meeting draft report on the issue of Slice (Emamectin benzoate) between 10 August 2016 and 1 November 2016.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road signs on A85 George Street, Oban: EIR release

Accident: 19/09/2017Locus: George Street, Oban We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: Your policy for affixing road signs, in particular within a pedestrian area. The minimum height at which a sign within a pedestrian area should be fixed. Details of all complaints rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.9 6 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Structural changes to Scottish Fire and Rescue Service: EIR release

Part 1 Information relating to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) (relating to any discussed future structural changes to the service) including:- i) A record of any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last six months;ii) Minutes from any meetings between the government and SFRS from the last s...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 16 attachments
Published
2018-01-18
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector

Proposed golf development at Coul Links, Sutherland: EIR release

Copies of any correspondence in 2016 and 2017 relating to the proposed golf development at Coul Links, near Embo in Sutherland, between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity and other Scottish Government Departments, Highland Council, Scottish Natural Heritage, Scottish Environment ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-12
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dualling of single-line railway between Montrose and Arbroath: EIR release

Email correspondence between Humza Yousaf and a) Network Rail, b) Transport Scotland regarding the dualling of the single line railway between Montrose and Arbroath, between the period 01 January 2016 to 07 December 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-01-10
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Capture and death of beavers in Beauly area: EIR release

'Copies of all correspondence including but not limited to, emails, invoices, bills, notes of telephone calls, letters, and publications concerning the capture and death of beavers captured in the Beauly area between 30 May 2017 and 22 November 2017.'

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 14 attachments
Published
2018-01-04
Reference
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Traffic accident A87 Invergarry to Skye road: EIR release

Road Traffic Accident: A87, Invergarry to Skye road We refer to the above and would be grateful if you would provide us with the following: All reports and documents prepared by the roads maintenance team, including those held by contractors, in respect of the clean up operation following our client's accident All re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts s.11(2) s.3 s.10(4) 10 attachments
Published
2017-12-22
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Call logs relating to cones on A1 carriageway: EIR release

Any records, reports, call logs or documented information relating to any calls of cones being in the middle of the A1 carriageway on 9th January 2017. Any records or reports documenting the Police/Traffic Scotland attending this call on 9th January 2017. Any records, calls or reports documenting the date and time you ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Estimates of housing demand broken down by council: FOI release

Information on current or recent housing need, demand and supply. In particular; (1) the number of people considered to be homeless, (2) estimates of housing demand preferably broken down into social housing, private rented and owner-occupier homes, and broken down by council area, (3) estimates of housing starts an...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.7
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

Corrections made to Gaelic signage: FOI release

'Could you please provide me with the following information dating from 2007 until the current date under the Freedom of Information Act Scotland. 1) Number of corrections made to Gaelic signage which had been misspelled across the country, broken down into each region/area and the costs incurred as a result. 2) Deta...

FOI partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.10(4)
Published
2017-12-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Meetings with Friends of the Earth Scotland: EIR release

a) A copy of any pre-meeting briefing; confirmation of all people in attendance at all meetings; agendas for all meetings; notes or minutes taken and/or action points decided during all meetings; and any post meeting briefings in relation to all meetings between any Scottish Government Minister(s) and any representativ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-15
Reference
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Senior Civil Servant correspondence regarding building cladding: EIR release

You asked for: Any correspondence between Scottish Government ministers or their staff and/or special advisers and/or senior civil servants on the topic of cladding or ACM cladding between August 10 and September 5, 2017. Any correspondence from August 10 to September 5, 2017 involving Scottish Government ministers or...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers special advisers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.2(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2017-12-12
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector