Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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988 matching releases

Exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland: EIR release

Please provide me with the number of exempted XL Bully dogs in Scotland, broken down into postcode areas.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400420032
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads: EIR release

Statistics on the number of vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 14 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400416743
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme data: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI request in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. 1. Has Scottish Forestry visited the site of the woodland creation scheme since its last visit on 15 March 2024? If so, on what days and what was the purpose of each visit? 2. Has Scottish F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.8 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: EIR/202400421105
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

Questions in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme, under contract reference 23FGS74574. How many times (if any) have Scottish Forestry staff visited the site since the work commenced, what dates did these visits occur (if there were visits) and what date did work by the contractors start? Have Scottish ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-03
Reference: FOI/202400412925
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meetings between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN: EIR release

Please provide details of any meetings that took place between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN from their appointment in February 2024 to present. Please provide minutes of any meetings that took place between the Minister for Energy, Just Transition and Fair Work and SSEN from their app...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400409428
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between the Scottish Government and National Grid: EIR release

In your correspondence you referenced that you have been in contact with Ofgem regarding SSEN’s proposed electricity transmission infrastructure between Kintore in Aberdeenshire and Tealing in Angus. In Ofgem’s response to your request it highlighted the Electricity System Operator’s annual Network Options Assessment a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400409730
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Long Term Forest Plans: EIR release

Do you have a copy of the following on record? Would you be able to tell me where I can find it online/ or attach it to an email? Long Term Forest Plan (LTFP) 3879450 Approved Jan 2016 Glenfeshie – Existing woodland totalling 1307.71ha. Tolvah – Existing woodland totalling 393.25ha. Killiehuntly - Existing woodland to...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.17F s.18F s.19F s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400411018
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Whiteshore Cockles: EIR release

Requesting information regarding Whiteshore Cockles, HS6 5DY since November 2021, including, but not limited to, internal & external correspondence, reports, minutes of meetings and other documents that mention Whiteshore Cockles.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.27 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417031
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

European Protected Species (EPS) license applications submitted to Marine Scotland and Nature Scot: EIR release

“Please send electronic* copies of all** commercial and research/scientific EPS license applications submitted to Marine Directorate (Marine Scotland) and Nature Scot, from 01.12.20 onwards, whereby there is/was planned activity that involves use of any Acoustic Deterrent Device or Acoustic Harassment Device or Acousti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400420277
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

2030 Net Zero target: EIR release

This is an excerpt from an article published by the Scotsman on 22nd April 2024: Ms McAllan told The Scotsman that since she become Net Zero Secretary in March 2023 she had asked her officials to investigate whether the 2030 target could be met. She admitted some of the modelling presented to her was not “legal” or in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 84 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400410491
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate change, sea water temperature and regional variations in mortality of farmed salmon: EIR release

Please disclose in full detail the “recent analysis of data by the Scottish government” which indicates that regional differences in mortality cannot be explained by temperature alone, that was referred to in the Guardian article. Please also disclose all other Scottish Government analysis, research and correspondence...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.9 s.20 s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400403358
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Muckrach Forestry Grant: EIR release

I understand that, as at BrewDog, many of the trees planted at Muckrack (located north of the A938 between Duthill and Dulnain Bridge) with the aid of a grant from Scottish Forestry may have died - many eaten by hares. Please provide me, under freedom of information, with: A copy of the contract, including the schedul...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: FOI/202400417707
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Successful Just Transition Fund applications: EIR release

Copies of the successful applications for funding under the Just Transition Fund.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400417620
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Inspection dates (Follow up to 202400409617): EIR release

In relation to your previous request (our reference 202400409617) you asked if the following information was held "dates, drivers info, type of vehicle used, type of monitering equipment, number personnel in vehicle, calibration of equipment etc etc.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400414412
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) in Aberdeen: EIR release

Copies of all emails sent to and from Scottish Government housing staff between February 25 and April 1 which mention Aberdeen and the term RAAC (reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-02
Reference: EIR/202400407162
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: EIR release

Please provide all internal and external correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government relating to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands' trip to Chilean salmon producer Lago Sofia: https://twitter.com/ScotGovMarine/status/1770468041622450219

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400405570
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: International, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport: EIR release

Copies of all briefings on the development of an Offshore Training/ Skills Passport between June 2023 and the present day.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407132
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Loss and Damage progress and final reports: EIR release

A copy of all progress reports and all final reports submitted by all beneficiaries of the Scottish Government’s £2 million funding to address Loss and Damage.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407414
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposed new fish farm at South Strome: EIR release

All information on any correspondence, discussion, meetings with Loch Long Salmon (and any other party or individual) regarding a proposed new fish farm in Stromeferry/South Strome/Loch Carron/Lochcarron including external and internal emails, meetings and phone calls.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400407536
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A9 dual carriageway road maintenance policy and road repair history: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your organisation is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A9 dual carriageway, 1.5km northeast of the junction of the A9 and B8033, Dunblane, towards Perth. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of y...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-08-30
Reference: EIR/202400409915
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Single Species Threshold in UK Forestry Standards: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information Act to request information pertaining to the deliberations behind the single species threshold in the UK Forestry Standard 2023 (UKFS). Specifically, I seek access to all relevant correspondence and communications involving Scottish Forestry, including but not limited to em...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400393864
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence between the Energy Consents Unit and Wardell Armstrong regarding the Rogerhill Solar and BESS pre-application, ECU reference ECU00004823. You also requested details of any meetings that have taken place between ECU and Wardell Armstrong, and any minutes taken, and what was discussed and/or agreed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395989
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

East Dunbartonshire Council's Learning Estate Investment Programme (LEIP) funding application: EIR release

East Dunbartonshire Council (EDC) was recently awarded £80m from the LEIP. I have concerns about the information submitted by East Dunbartonshire Council on their recent LEIP funding application. Can you please provide me with a copy of EDC's LEIP application?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400396128
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Learning Investment Programme Fund (LEIP): EIR release

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400395870
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Impact Assessments: EIR release

All Impact Assessments carried out in relation to the Scottish Government's Delivering Net Zero for Scotland's Buildings: Changing the way we heat out homes and buildings and the development of the Scottish Government's Heat in Buildings Bill including draft forms and deliberations over these Assessments.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-08-29
Reference: EIR/202400400461
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector