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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Transport Scotland - M8 woodside viaduct works queries: EIR release

The following information on the woodside viaduct works: 1. How much this has cost. 2. How late has the work run over from original work date stated. 3. When it will be finished (actual date) please. 4. How much all the extra work has cost from the original project price. 5. And why the overrun of works (please be...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600506384
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Conflict of interest with Xi Engineering: EIR release

Please can you inform me whether Xi Engineering declared any conflict of interest, either real or potential, when they bid under the Public Contract Scotland for the following work for the Scottish Government on the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array as identified by the following IDs. 691361 671569 630318 617730 620136

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.69 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
FOI/202600501055
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Woodland Carbon Code information: EIR release

I have been trying to understand some basic parameters around the Woodland Carbon Code and the rules about registering schemes under it and how these are enforced which do not appear to be clearly described on the Woodland Carbon Code website. 1) Section 1.2 on the WCC website, eligibility states: 'Woodland creation a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.2 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
EIR/202600519204
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scotland river temperature for Spey catchment data: EIR release

I found these contact details via the Scotland River Temperature Monitoring Network. I am aware that monthly averages can be downloaded from the SRTMN website/app however I am looking for hourly or daily temperature data for the Spey catchment. Does this data exist and if so, is it possible to access/download. And lat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-27
Reference
EIR/202600517443
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence between transport ministers regarding the awarding of contracts by ScotRail: FOI release

Correspondence since 1 July 2025 between transport ministers (or their private offices) and other parties regarding the awarding of contracts by ScotRail.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.38 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600501903
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan: EIR release

We are making a request under the above Act for information relating to the A830 near Glenfinnan. In particular, we require the following information:- Records of tree and vegetation inspections carried out on the A830 near Glenfinnan in the 24 months prior to 22 January 2025. Records of any tree and vegetation works ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 20 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600504911
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to Transport Scotland's pledge to dual the A96 documentation: EIR release

Could you supply all documentation held by the government, including minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), analysis, about the pledge to dual the A96, between January 1 2026 and January 15 2026

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600502417
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Justice & Home Affairs regarding adding sex to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021: FOI release

All written material sent to or from Angela Constance, Cabinet Secretary for Justice, and civil servants/officials relating to adding "sex" to the Hate Crime and Public Order (Scotland) Act 2021. This should cover the period from 01 September 2025 to the current date. [25 January 2026]

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.20 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600503141
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Information held by the Scottish Government in relation to Environmental Standards Scotlands investigation regarding excess incineration capacity in Scotland: EIR release

My FOI request relates to an investigation carried out by Environmental Standards Scotland (ESS reference IESS.24.046) on the Scottish Government’s failure to prevent excess incineration capacity. I would be grateful if you could send me all the information you hold relating to ESS’ investigation, including but not li...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.24 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600502396
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

River Endrick Catch Returns 2025: EIR release

1. Submission Statistics: The total number of River Endrick fishery owners (proprietors) who successfully submitted a set of catch return figures to the Marine Directorate for the 2025 season. 2. List of Owners: A list of the names of the fishery owners/proprietors on the River Endrick who successfully submitted catch...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/Information request and response under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Biffa court case costs: EIR release

The full costs to the government of the court case against Biffa, with a full breakdown of this.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600503224
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Procurement of the Class 222 trains by ScotRail: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of documentation regarding the procurement of the Class 222 trains to replace the life expired Class 43 trains and coaches. 2. This should include details of the procurement strategy adopted, the decision to select Alstom to provide the vehicles, which other suppliers were considered, why othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600515679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) documentation: EIR release

I would now like to see the same documents without the scope-related redactions - in particular the December 2025 presentation and its accompanying notes, and the document titled 'NPF4 Interpretation for upload'. I am of course content for personal information such as names and email addresses to remain redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600515120
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500496833
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland procurement processes: FOI release

You asked questions around our procurement processes, energy and water costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.4 s.5 s.14 s.15 s.17(1) s.9
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600512625
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clarification on First Minister's speech on Scottish renewables: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 19th March 2026, John Swinney said this: “When this Government came to office, we had a clear ambition to massively increase the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources, and we have succeeded in doing that.” Please provide the evidence John Swinney was r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511852
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works complaint information: EIR release

1. The total number of complaints received by Transport Scotland regarding the Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works since the lorry accident on 4 June. 2. If available, a breakdown of these complaints by month. 3. Any recorded concerns raised specifically about access, congestion, or safety for pedestrians or local insti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600514080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Total live energy applications awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: 1. The total number of live applications currently awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Of those live applications, how many have been awaiting determination for: a) more than 6 months b) more ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600505645
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Ardrossan Harbour information: EIR release

With regard to CMAL’s planned purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group: 1) What was the purchase price? 2) How much is it expected to cost to redevelop Ardrossan Harbour to enable it to accept the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa vessels? 3) When are the redevelopment works expected to be completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511307
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development and allocation of support schemes within the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

It is my understanding that in preparing the Rural Support Plan (“RSP”), the different schemes that form the RSP, along with their tier allocation, were put together and following this the budget was allocated to each tier/scheme. My request relates to any steps taken in relation to either the preparation of the diffe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517135
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of the application window for the Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP): EIR release

I would like to know why Scottish Government have temporarily closed the application window for the Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP), specialist advice and mentoring support delivered through the Farm Advisory Service.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600500779
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Woodside Viaduct works information: EIR release

The following information on the Woodside Viaduct works: 1. Who did the government go to to do the bridge examinations? 2. Where can people view the previous bridge inspections on said area? 3. How long are the bridge inspections kept for? 4. Why is the government now given a consultation to the public to see if th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600510755
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Details of Callander traffic survey: EIR release

A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom if Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. The highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 2. The lowest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 3. Please confirm whet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600510641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) statistics: EIR release

Could you please provide answers to the following questions if that information is available. 1. In the past year, how many appeals were made to Scottish Ministers that challenged the City of Edinburgh Council Enforcement Notice to cease to let in respect of properties for The alleged breach of planning control: witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600519280
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector