Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,922releases indexed
40,952attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,507partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-11-04newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,507 unclear 7,460 not held 3,292 released 1,599 already published 716 cost limit 637 clarification 377 withheld 251 transferred 83

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5225 s.20 4485 s.34(1) 3789 s.39(2) 3640 s.30 3038 s.17(1) 2981 s.25(1) 2557 s.10(4) 2089 s.11(2) 1639 s.29(1) 1249 s.2 1245 s.3 980

Timeline

2026-11 48 2026-10 227 2026-09 8 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,336 releases · 27.8 avg days Marine Directorate 991 releases · 29.7 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 972 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 741 releases · 39.6 avg days Constitution Directorate 710 releases · 35.8 avg days Population Health Directorate 678 releases · 28.6 avg days People Directorate 667 releases · 25.5 avg days
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Service Level Agreement between The Animal and Plant Health Agency and the Scottish Government: EIR release

We understand that there is a service level agreement between the Scottish Government Animal Health and Welfare Division and APHA, concerning animal welfare inspections. Please could you disclose a copy of this agreement.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 13 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-14
Reference
EIR/202500447894
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Orkney fish landings by port and week: EIR release

Weekly fishing landings and landed value into every fishing port in Orkney by every specie from 2009 to 2023. Attributes of the requested data are documented below Date Species_name Landing_port Live_weight Landed_weight Value Year Month week”

FOI/EIR released 100 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments
Published
2025-02-05
Reference
EIR/202400445614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Autumn Budget Revision information: FOI Review

Original request 202400440986 1. All documentation, briefing packs, and communications provided to the Minister for Public Finance for preparation for his appearance in front of the Finance and Public Administration committee on the week beginning 11 November 2024. 2. From January 2024 to present, all ministerial com...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.11(2) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
FOI/202400445430 Review of 202400440986
Directorate
Financial Management Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

ScotWind leasing round correspondence: EIR release

For the period 26th May 2020 to 17th January 2022, please provide a list of all meetings (in person or virtual) involving Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries which discussed the ScotWind leasing round. For each meeting, please provide the date of the meeting, a list of participants, and the minutes of the meeting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400442008
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

A9 Tay Crossing archaeological investigation work: EIR release

All documents setting out the rationale for the approval of the sum of circa £2m for archaeological work including why this work is necessary; how the figure of £2 Million was arrived at - whether the Cabinet Secretary for Transport approved the costs and the work or whether this was decided by Transport Scotland ; And...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202400446088
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) and Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) data: EIR release

A list of all subsidies related to deer management. I don't require application documentation or other similar materials. I'd be grateful if you could please provide a spreadsheet which lists all recipients of subsidies related to deer management. Please note the [Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications] at Scott...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-31
Reference
EIR/202500446638
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Work undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

The following information with regard to the work being undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William, under a Freedom of Information request. • Bear Scotland website states. “These measures seek to improve walking, cycling and wheeling facilities in the area, fulfilling the Scottish Government’s aims of makin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202500447061
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on East Nethershield Woodland Proposals: EIR release

Based on the evidence recorded within the Case History and the recent denial by Scottish Forestry, that our Cabinet Secretary agreed with our MSP Mairi McAllan for Scottish Forestry Senior Management to meet the Community to discuss the detail of the serious Public Interest and trust issues presented and recorded durin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-29
Reference
EIR/202400445244
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cleaner fish welfare with respect to salmon farms: EIR release

You referred to previous communication with the Marine Directorate and asked a number of questions requesting information relating to cleaner fish welfare with respect to salmon farms. The specifics of your request are detailed below within the section ‘response to your request’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400444416
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fishing activity in Pentland Firth: EIR Review

Original request: 202400444614 1. What fishing activity took place in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth in 2023 and 2024? What wieght of fhsih and shellfish (by species) were landed from this area? 2. What boats were involved? 3. What are the contact details for the owners/operators of these vessels?

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.10(4) s.9 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
FOI/202400444618 Review of 202400444614
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport list of engagements: EIR release

A list of Fiona Hyslop’s engagements as Cabinet Secretary for Transport from 1 November 2024 to date. The minutes of the above engagements from 1 November 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400445231
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Transport correspondence on A96 Environmental Impact Report: EIR release

A record of meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A96 Environmental Impact Report since December 1st, 2022. I'd like to know the date of each me...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400444991
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Licensing and planning permissions for jetty at Dungallan Park, Oban: EIR release

Full details of licensing and planning permissions related to the landing stage, pontoon, bridge, and jetty at Dungallan Park, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4PD, currently under the management of Oban Bay Community Berthing. Full planning permissions for the landing stage, including the date of issue, purpose, and any as...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400445290
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 information: EIR release

All information from the https://www.transformingplanning.scot/national-planning-framework/housing/ webpage that relates to: local authority and stakeholder input; and responses and assessment reports for each local authority. It would be helpful if that information was reposition to the following web page as support...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400443396
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Area Based Schemes Guidance 2022-2023: EIR release

A copy of the Heeps Abs Guidance 2022-2023.

FOI/EIR released 100 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-27
Reference
EIR/202400445300
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A725 and A8 Junction information: EIR release

In relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 which is used for traffic on the A725 wishing to join the A8 heading East (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: complaints or feedback about the Junction; complaints or feedbac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(5)
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
EIR/202400444757
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings about plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (3 December 2024). You also confirmed on 12 December 2024 that you did not ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
EIR/202400443404
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Correspondence with National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS): EIR release

Corespondence since December 2023 between NFU Scotland and Mairi Gougeon and or Jim Fairlie

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-22
Reference
EIR/202400443942
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Calmac Ferries board re-appointment queries: EIR release

Q1. Sight of all documents in which the skills required for the posts were considered, including any “Matrix” or the like, namely the document setting out which skills were being sought, for the candidates to be assessed for suitability for appointment. Q2. With the names of individuals redacted, the assessment of eac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442002
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen City Council correspondence regarding Reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC): EIR release

Copies of all emails sent by Aberdeen City Council staff to your own staff, and of all emails sent by your own staff to Aberdeen City Council in which raac is mentioned - sent/received between August 1, 2024, and the present day. For clarity, I am not interested in incidental mentions. I am interested in conversations...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442064
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities: EIR release

You referred to a previous request (EIR 202400427045) and a specific part of its response which related to movements of wrasse and lumpsuckers to aquaculture facilities in Scotland relevant to the time period of January 2023 to 17 August 2024. You have now asked for equivalent data relating to the year 2022, which sho...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442233
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Directorate requests received under The Freedom of Information Act: EIR release

A list of all requests you have received under The Freedom of Information Act or the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 between June 1, 2023 and the date at which you process this request. You need not include this request. For each request please provide: - the reference number assigned to the req...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.6 s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442407
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A90 prospective upgrade at Laurencekirk correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence received by or communicated from any of the Scottish Ministers, or their special advisors, from December 1 2023 to date, relating to the Laurencekirk south junction with the A90 and its prospective upgrade, as referenced here. This includes all forms of communication available, not limited to but in...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442564
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Castle Venlaw Hotel planning permission materials: EIR release

All correspondence, findings and recommendations regarding planning permission for Castle Venlaw Hotel at the above postcode(EH45 8RD) to be converted into apartments (and subsequently referred to as Venlaw Castle).

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400443260
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Communications mentioning the phrase 'blue bonds': EIR release

Any internal Scottish Government communications that mention the phrase 'blue bonds'. This should include emails, letters, and any internal briefing material. Can I have this information from 1 May 2024 to 26 November.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2025-01-21
Reference
EIR/202400442654
Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector