Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 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

2026-05 410 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 1,279 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

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2,557 matching releases

Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) Perthshire North constituency statistics: FOI release

Figures from the last fiscal year as to the total amount of finance provided to landowners/tenants for Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in the Perthshire North constituency. Furthermore, if possible, could you also provide projected figures for the forthcoming fiscal period?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: FOI/202400431706
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund records: EIR release

Records on the Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund, specifically: 1. Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Regional Food Fund, how much has been spent on this, breakdown per year and per region. Can this include names and descriptions of all projects which have been handed cash? 2. Could you supply t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: EIR/202400431402
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Farming and rural, Public sector

Performance and conduct of Forestry and Land Scotland: EIR release

-A list of all internal and external meetings where the performance and conduct of Forestry and Land Scotland in regards to sustainable forestry was discussed since 7 May 2021. -All briefing materials and agendas of these meetings. -All minutes of these meetings. -All correspondence relating to these meetings and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-15
Reference: EIR/202400430244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Carrbridge Active Travel Scheme information: FOI release

That Transport Scotland provide regarding the Carrbridge Active Travel Scheme. 1. What funding they have agreed to provide and what they have paid to date; 2. Who authorised it; 3. What consultation they carried out and to give details; 4. All correspondence memos emails with CNPA and Scottish Government.

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

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400430039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Managing deer for climate and nature consultation proposals: EIR release

All correspondence, submissions and recommendations in relation to the legislative vehicle which will be used to take forward the proposals set out in the Managing Deer for Climate and Nature Consultation.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400420951
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contract between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland: EIR Review

Original request - 202400413233 Contract document between Glendevon Energy and CARES/Local Energy Scotland for the provision of loan funding to facilitate the development of a Hydro Scheme at Loch a’ Bhraoin, Garve, IV23 2QN. I do not have the date of the contract but a planning application for the scheme was lodged w...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400424306 review of 202400413233
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Junction A84, between the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and Stank Road: EIR release

Information relating to the A84 between the junction with the Loch Lubnaig South Car Park and the junction with Stank Road from January 2023 to date. In particular, the following information: - 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the roads inspection regime, including d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400432700
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cairngorm Woodlands land in Tolquohonie correspondence: EIR release

A copy of the FS correspondence with CNPA, and Guy Crossley (if any), regards Cairngorm Woodlands land in the Dalbuaick Plantation (aka Tolquohonie)? It seems likley that the investigation was triggered by some form of complaint, or allegation, and we are looking to bottom out on this. Anything you can share would be m...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: EIR/202400430418
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS): EIR release

1. How many applicants are currently receiving funding from LFASS. 2. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which was due in 2022/23? 3. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which was due in 2023/24? 4. In relation to Q1, how many applicants have received funding which ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.1

Published: 2024-10-14
Reference: FOI/202400432905
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Woodland Carbon Code calculator clarification: EIR release

I work as a senior scientist at the James Hutton Institute. Part of my research is on forest and carbon sequestration. With regard to this reply about carbon neutrality of forests, https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202300383722/ could you please disclose the assumptions in the WCC calculator under which the figu...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: EIR/202400431965
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Proposal for a new National Park in Galloway: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and NatureScot regarding the proposal of 22 July by Scottish Ministers for a new National Park to be established in Galloway. A copy of any direction / terms of reference, or any other relevant documentation, given to NatureScot, as the Reporter, by the Scottish Gover...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2024-10-11
Reference: EIR/202400430190
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinions: EIR release

Copies of all the EIA screening opinions made by RPID in 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429945
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Successful applications for the Just Transition Fund: EIR release

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

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400431972
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Complaints or feedback about the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8: EIR release

We write in relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: 1. complaints or feedback about the Junction; 2. complaints or feedback about the traffic lights at the Junction; or 3. any acci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.10(5) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428039
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy and the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA): EIR release

- All briefings and information relating to meetings between the Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy and SEPA officials from 1 September 2023 onwards. - All minutes relating to the aforementioned meetings. - All emails relating to the aforementioned meetings including those received from external parties.

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400427822
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

XL Bully register statistics: EIR release

In relation to Certificates of Exemption for XL Bully dogs, a requirement which was introduced in Scotland this year - Could you please tell me i) how many dogs are on the register currently and ii) what the postcode or nearest geographical area is for each dog registered? In addition, could you tell me how many ap...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427716
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review spend: EIR release

1.A breakdown of the £5,981,787.02 that has been spent on the A96 corridor review since the 1st April 2022. 2.A breakdown of the £3,265,047.17 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between the 1st April 2022 and 31st March 2023. 3.A breakdown of the £2,362,603.37 that was spent on the A96 corridor review between ...

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

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427627
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A77 closures due to road traffic accidents, repairs or storm damage: EIR release

The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed with diversions in place due to road traffic accidents. The number of times in 2023 the A77 was closed and diversions put in place for repairs or storm damage. The number of times so far in 2024 the A77 has been closed and diversions put in place for road traffic acciden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400431822
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Orkney Community Wind Farm project correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence (external and internal emails, WhatsApp messages, internal communications, minutes of meetings, briefing notes, reports etc) from the Scottish Government relating to the Orkney Community Wind Farm project from 2018 up to and including 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427317
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Number of XL bullies in the G84 area: EIR release

With ref. to above [EIR reference number 202400423090], you confirmed there were less than 10 XL bullies in the G84 area on 18th July. Since the final date for registration was 31st July, can you please now update the final number.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400427267
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A75 Road Closures: EIR release

How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times so far in 2024 has the A75 been closed resulting in diversions for road traffic accidents? How many times in 2023 was the A75 closed resulting in diversions for road works or storm damage? How many times so f...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-10-07
Reference: EIR/202400430887
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Completion dates and costs for the dualling of the A9: EIR release

Would I be able to request current and projected costs for the dualling of the A9? Would I also be able to request estimated completion dates for the various sections?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425369
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Plans for road improvements around Fort William: EIR release

All information in relation to transport changes/road improvements/road infrastructure in and around the Fort William area. Specifically in regards to works/plans in the pipeline for bypass road and active travel. Please supply all information pertaining to this and also all communications with local councillors/msps...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425470
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

XL bully dog exemption scheme: EIR release

I request information on the recent XL bully dog Exemption scheme. Can you confirm how much money was raised through this scheme and how many dogs in total were exempted?

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425825
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

XL Bully compensation claims: EIR release

I would like to know how many owners of XL Bully dogs who decided to have the pets euthanised following the introduction of the Scottish ban on the breed, have claimed compensation. Can you provide a breakdown of the following: The number of individual claims The total cost of the claims How many have been paid to da...

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

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400426209
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector