Scottish Government FOI Index

6,100releases indexed

9,352attachments found

25.8avg calendar days

2,462partially withheld

2024-10-07oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,462 unclear 1,572 not held 995 released 407 already published 268 cost limit 210 clarification 94 withheld 73 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1716 s.34(1) 1271 s.20 1243 s.39(2) 1053 s.30 1029 s.17(1) 909 s.25(1) 776 s.10(4) 648 s.11(2) 520 s.29(1) 452 s.2 399 s.3 301

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 416 releases · 26.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 370 releases · 27.6 avg days Marine Directorate 231 releases · 26.7 avg days People Directorate 217 releases · 23.5 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 216 releases · 26.0 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 204 releases · 31.5 avg days Population Health Directorate 192 releases · 24.8 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 182 releases · 23.8 avg days

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30 matching releases

Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) correspondence: EIR release

Disclosure of all recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to communications with Norwegian Mountain Salmon (NMS) during the period 1 January 2025 to 22 December 2025. For the avoidance of doubt, this request includes, but is not limited to: Emails (including internal and external emails) Letters...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500499541
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy Profits Levy: EIR release

I would like to request the following information for the period of 01/04/2024 [edited to 01/01/2024]to now [request – 10/11/2025]: All internal documents include notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held between representatives of OEUK and ministers and/or officials of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-02-09
Reference: FOI/202500492888
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Documentation regarding ScotWind meeting: EIR release

This request concerns a WhatsApp message published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400426539/. On 16th December 2021, a WhatsApp message was sent to Kate Forbes which read: "Hi Kate, Mr Matheson and Ms McAllan have joined this mornings meeting on ScotWind. Let me know if you are delayed." Please provi...

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

Published: 2026-02-04
Reference: EIR/202500491515
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding SSEN’s Kintore to Tealing Overhead Line: EIR release

I request copies of all correspondence and information relating to meetings between: the Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy or any other Scottish Government minister or official (including officials within the Energy Consents Unit and any other relevant Scottish Government directorate) and the Chief Execu...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.37 s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-27
Reference: EIR/202500496928
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Warm Homes Plan correspondence: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the Cabinet Secretary for Housing and the office of ministers at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero regarding the Warm Homes Plan. Information should include but...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500494521
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Hybrid working policy alignment with climate commitments, infrastructure Costs, and senior leadership discussion: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I am requesting access to materials regarding the Scottish Government’s hybrid working arrangements, their alignment with Scotland’s climate targets, and associated infrastructure costs. I am particularly focused on how internal discussion has evolved under differen...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.3 s.4 s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-12-09
Reference: EIR/202500478223
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Work and skills

Mey Battery Energy Storage System and Gills Bay materials: EIR release

1. Correspondence Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, briefings, and internal memos) between: Scottish Ministers, the Energy Consents Unit (ECU), or officials within the Scottish Government AND SSE, SSEN Transmission, or their agents/consultants (including ITPEnergised, Green Cat Renewables, or Aecom), rela...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.6(1)B s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-06
Reference: EIR/202500479392
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Communications on Public Opposition regarding Flamingo Land development: EIR Review

Original request 202500467103 Please provide all internal communications, briefing notes, risk assessments, and media strategy documents generated or circulated within the Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, or DPEA which reference or respond to public opposition, petitions, or media campaigns concerning the Fla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-05
Reference: EIR/202500478520 Review of 202500467103
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to The North South Tram Extension: EIR Review

Original Request 202500473596 Please share details of all correspondence and meetings between Scottish government ministers and officials: and Edinbrugh City Council councillors and officials from June 2024 in relation to the tram extension from Granton to BioQuarter (“The North South Tram Extension”) including but...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-11-04
Reference: FOI/202500477518 Review of 202500473596
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR Review

Original Request - 202500471588 Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, F...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 41 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers whatsapp s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: FOI/202500476396 Review of 202500471588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence regarding community benefit payments: EIR release

I'm writing to make a freedom of information request under the FOI act. Please can you provide details of any correspondence received by the Scottish Government, its ministers, and officials from representatives of the renewable energy relating to community benefit payments from onshore wind farms in Scotland since th...

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

Published: 2025-10-22
Reference: EIR/202500476210
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Renewable UK and Offshore Energies UK correspondence regarding the Energy Skills Passport project: EIR release

Correspondence between its Ministers and Officials and representatives of Renewable UK and Offshore Energies UK relating to the development, implementation, and performance of the Energy Skills Passport project. This should include any emails, text messages, Whatsapps, minutes of meetings and any internal documents rel...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-10-16
Reference: EIR/202500476207
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to The North South Tram Extension: EIR release

Details of all correspondence and meetings between Scottish Government ministers and officials: and Edinburgh City Council councillors and officials from June 2024 in relation to the tram extension from Granton to BioQuarter (“The North South Tram Extension”) including but not limited to: email correspondence and le...

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

Published: 2025-10-15
Reference: FOI/202500473596
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial correspondence with Salmon Scotland Chief Executive: EIR release

Written correspondence including (but not limited to) letters, emails, texts and WhatsApp messages, on any subject, from or to Salmon Scotland Chief Executive Tavish Scott, from or to the First Minister, Scottish Cabinet Secretaries and Ministers, Scottish Government Special Advisers, From 1 January 2024 to 18 June 202...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-07
Reference: EIR/202500471588
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Minister for Housing correspondence regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC): EIR release

1/ All correspondence received by or communicated from the Minister Paul McLennan between February 1 2020 and May 6 2025 relating to RAAC. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but including, email, text messages, whatsapp or conventional mail. To note, the timeframe for this request was l...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 46 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-06
Reference: EIR/202500464892
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Ending of refining operations at the Grangemouth oil refinery information: EIR release

Please can you release details of any communications plans, media lines, or messaging strategies prepared by the Scottish Government in response to the announced ending of refining operations at the Grangemouth oil refinery on 29/04/2025. This should include discussion in emails, internal memos, and over texts and Wha...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-29
Reference: EIR/202500464264
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Heat in Buildings Bill correspondence: EIR release

1. Any briefing or speaking notes provided to Alasdair Allan ahead of his ministerial statement on Wednesday 3 April 2025 on the Heat in Buildings bill. 2. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-16
Reference: EIR/202500461314
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Housing, +1 more … Public sector

Project Willow correspondence and information: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Scottish Government regarding Project Willow and the Project Willow report. 2. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Grangemouth Future Industry Board regarding Project Willow and th...

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500457610
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence with SSE regarding energy consenting in Scotland: EIR release

1. “Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and any member of SSE’s Board of Directors regarding energy consenting in Scotland . Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-17
Reference: FOI/202500456791
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scotland’s Renewables Future debate: EIR release

All correspondence including but not limited to WhatsApp and text messages, emails, meeting minutes from both civil servants and MSPs relating to Scottish Government Debate: Scotland’s Renewables Future on Tuesday 4th March with specific focus on: 1) the date it was agreed/scheduled and the date it was publicly advert...

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

Published: 2025-05-13
Reference: FOI/202500455066
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Low Emission Zone (LEZ) information: EIR release

Following on from a previous correspondence, you have asked a number of questions related to the impacts of Low Emission Zones (LEZs) on certain socio-economic groups. You asked for: 1) “I have a concern that certain socio-economic groups are potentially being disproportionately disadvantaged by LEZs so was intereste...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.17I

Published: 2025-04-16
Reference: EIR/202500452564
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding Grangemouth refinery: EIR release

All correspondence regarding the future of the Petroineos refinery at Grangemouth between: 1. Scottish Government Ministers and the Grangemouth Future Industry Board. 2. Scottish Government Ministers and Petroineos. 3. Scottish Government Ministers and UK Government Ministers. 4. Scottish Government Ministers and F...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-27
Reference: EIR/202500452064
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry communications with James Jones and Sons: EIR release

Please share any communications exchanged over the last year with representatives from James Jones and Sons. Please include all communications channels used, including WhatsApp, and please include any attachments, including images.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500452022
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Communications regarding bird flu outbreak and control zones imposed around Kirkcudbright in 2023: EIR release

Any communications, reports and other materials held about the bird flu outbreak and control zones imposed around Kirkcudbright in 2023. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communications, including Whatsapp...

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

Published: 2025-02-14
Reference: EIR/202400443394
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector