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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Treatment of potential oil spillage A84 at Kilmahog: EIR release

“I’m looking to obtain some information on the treatment of a road following a potential oil spillage which took place on the evening of 13th August 2018. A84 at Kilmahog (near Callander) at between approximately 20:30 – 22:30hrs Were Bear Scotland called out with a spreader truck and sand to treat the road? At what t...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-15
Reference
FOI/19/00893
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Traffic signals at Methven Primary School on the A85: EIR release

A85 Methven Primary We are involving all the authorities in looking at speeding measures and are waiting for response from Police Scotland regarding statistics for speeding motorists. Can you please advise how many times the puffin crossing has been out of action for say the past 12 months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-12
Reference
FOI/19/00891
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - road studs replaced and total road miles maintained: EIR release

I would very much appreciate information for the number of Road Studs that are replaced Annually in Scotland (the most recent year you have on record would be fine and just one year) could you please specify the year they relate to? Could you also tell me the total miles of roads that you maintain/look after?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-10
Reference
FOI/19/00770
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Processing information relating to specified Mortality Event Reports: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to Mortality Event Reports MRT00751, MRT00797, MRT00806, MRT00814: The date Marine Scotland/FHI was notified and/or became aware of each mortality event. The method of communication by which the mortality event came to be known by Marine Scotland/FHI. Please provide ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-04-09
Reference
FOI/19/00692
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Dean Lockhart MSP, Transport Scotland - Correspondence on A84 Blairdrummond road: EIR release

“All correspondence (emails, letters, memos, notes, minutes) between Dean Lockhart MSP (including the office of Dean Lockhart MSP) and Transport Scotland. I would like to request that the information relates to the A84 Blairdrummond road.” To which you clarified the timeframe of your request as May 2016 to 4 March 201...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-04
Reference
FOI/19/00614
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning appeal by Forbes Homes Limited - Inchgarth Farm, Aberdeen: EIR release

Thank you for your request dated 15 March 2019 under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA) to request all documents contained within the case file PPA-100-237.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/19/00829
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Public sector

Kelp harvesting - Fergus Ewing, Marine Scotland, and Crown Estate correspondence: EIR release

You asked for the Scottish Government to supply copies of any correspondence since 2015 between Fergus Ewing, as Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity or Minister for Business, Energy and Tourism, and Marine Scotland and the Crown Estate relating to proposals for kelp harvesting.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 101 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2019-04-02
Reference
FOI/18/03511
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702: EIR release

Under the freedom of information act, can you please send us a copy of the results of the speed surveys performed in Carlops on the A702, for the period of the past 5 years.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-29
Reference
FOI/19/00615
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study: EIR release

You asked for the total cost of the Borders Corridor Transport Study draft report and final report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan: EIR release

Request to release [Redacted] representation regarding the Dumfries & Galloway Local Development Plan.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00830
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Alterations to road markings approaching A68 at junction to Oxton: EIR release

We should be grateful if you would confirm any alteration in the road markings and signage particularly in the southbound carriageway on the approach to the Oxton Junction on the A68 from the date of 21 December 2014 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-26
Reference
FOI/19/00564
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

M8/M74 motorway closures when Glasgow Rangers playing at Ibrox: EIR release

Can you please advise on the motorway lane closures and full closures which have been put in place from the Helen street junction of the M8 along to Glasgow Fort junction of M8, and also the M74 between tradeston and Hamilton junctions when Glasgow Rangers have been playing at Ibrox Stadium from January 2017 until this...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 43 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-21
Reference
FOI/19/00179
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road: EIR release

1 · A copy of the Maintenance and Inspection Schedule for the M898 Trunk Road (South bound) carriageway towards Glasgow/Renfrew from 1st February 2018 to 5th February 2019 2 · Details and dates of all carriageway defects identified during safety inspections during these dates. 3 · The time period adopted between iden...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00500
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints regarding A75 Newton Stewart from the roundabout with A714: EIR release

1. The number of complaints about defects with the A75 at Newton Stewart from the roundabout with the A714 to west of the Hospital and the Barnkirk Road. Between August and December 2018, listed by date. 2. The road repairs made to the same section of road for the same period. Listed by date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-20
Reference
FOI/19/00524
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Speeding data for A84 between Callander and Doune: EIR release

Could you disclose the speeding data for the A84 between Callander and Doune and when the last speed monitoring test was carried out?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2019-03-19
Reference
FOI/19/00590
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Road traffic collisions on A82 between Crianlarich and Balloch: EIR release

Information about road traffic collisions, which resulted in injury or fatalities, on the A82 between Crianlarich in the North and Balloch in the South for the following time periods: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 to date. For each collision, I am seeking just a statement as to the time and date; the number of people i...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-18
Reference
FOI/19/00559
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Montrose Port Authority disposal licence: EIR review

All internal and external correspondence, letters, emails, notes and briefings between the Scottish Government Minsters, Special Advisors and Civil Servants and Marine Scotland pertaining to the renew of the Montrose Port Authority disposal licence from 1st July 2017 until the present date. And clarified on 20th Septe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 58 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.10 s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) 4 attachments
Published
2019-03-12
Reference
FOI/18/02488 Review
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bodies prescribed to solemnise marriages, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act: FOI release

1. a. The number and name of all religious or belief bodies that are currently prescribed under the Marriage and Civil Partnership (Scotland) Act 2014, or otherwise authorised by Scottish Government Ministers to provide ministers, clergy, pastors, priests or other celebrants who are able to conduct legal weddings. b F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.3 s.25(1) s.20 s.8(1) s.7 s.38(1) s.18 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-08
Reference
FOI/19/00421
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Equality and rights, Public sector

Communications in relation to accident at Strone point: EIR release

1. Details of any correspondence, communications or requests sent from Police Scotland to BEAR Scotland in connection with the accident locus at the A83 at Strone Point, approximately 3 km north east of Inveraray on 13/07/2018 and; 2. Details of any works, including sweeping of the carriageway, completed or organised ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00484
Directorate
Topic

Salmon farming production, inspections, surveillance/testing of ova and smolts: EIR release

You asked for information on inspections, surveillance and testing of ova and smolts for diseases, pathogens and viruses since 1 January 2017, in relation to both imported and domestically produced ova and smolts. You also asked: are smolts tested for diseases, pathogens and viruses prior to entry to the sea-water ph...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00420
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Planning applications for major developments for years 2014-2018: EIR release

1. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments were submitted for years 2014 - 2018? 2. Within each region how many planning applications for Major Developments went to the reporter 2014 - 2018? 3. Within each region how many Major Developments did the reporter overturn the council’s deci...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-07
Reference
FOI/19/00540
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Complaints on Ragwort from January 2016: EIR release

1. Statistics in relation to the number of official complaints you have received regarding Ragwort in the UK, together with a breakdown of locations. If possible from Jan 2016 to date 2. Statistics on how you dealt with these complaints – how many resolved and if so how? 3. What/how many enforcement actions were taken ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00529
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Land Tribunals applied for regarding the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route: EIR release

With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project. (1) I wish to know how many of the landowners of all of the land affected by the above project have applied for a Land Tribunal to date? (2) How many of these cases have been sisted so far?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00275
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route, Compulsory Purchase Orders and compensation payments: EIR release

“With specific reference to whole Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route and all of the land affected by this whole project, I am aware from a previous FOI request (Your ref: - FoI/19/00275) that, to date, Transport Scotland have received 98 land owner applications to the Lands Tribunal for Scotland under the Land Compensat...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2019-03-05
Reference
FOI/19/00454
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport