Scottish Government FOI Index

22,641releases indexed

40,480attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 2 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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2,620 matching releases

Development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme: EIR release

Correspondence relating to the development of a soft drinks deposit return scheme from October 2016 to September 2017 between the Scottish government and the following companies and organisations: The British Soft Drinks Association The Association of Convenience Stores Incpen The British Retail Consortium The Foodser...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-04-06
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Prosecutions for fly-tipping offences broken down by council: EIR release

Can you please tell me how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for fly-tipping offences in the past 15 years for all local council areas in Scotland? Can you please specify the month and year of prosecutions and convictions? Can you provide details of convictions in terms of age of person, whether it was a...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

A85 east of River Orchy bridge: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A85 east of the bridge over the River Orchy/ proximate to Kilchurn Castel car park turn off. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your curren...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3 2 attachments

Published: 2018-04-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Short term letting of property in Scotland: EIR release

1. Does the Planning and Environmental Appeals Division consider recent case law on the unlawfulness of AirBnB-style short-term letting (even when restricted to 90 days) in shared/flatted properties, when considering neighbour amenity in relation to planning appeals on SSCVAs? 2. If so, can you provide details of the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.25 s.25(1)

Published: 2018-04-04
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Extension to Glasgow Queen Street Station : EIR release

1. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Network Rail relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 2. Email correspondence between Transport Scotland and Scottish Ministers relating to the review of the new Queen Street station extension 3. Documentation outlining reasons for review ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.11 6 attachments

Published: 2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the Shiant Island Recovery Project: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence pertaining to the Shiant Island Recovery Project

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 52 attachments

Published: 2018-04-03
Reference
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Category 1 defects identified on A82: EIR release

How many of the 44 Category 1 defects (between Drumnadrochit and Inverness) were repaired within the time specified within the BEAR Scotland contract, and the same for the further ten identified following the next inspection which I assume took place on either the 14th or 15th of February.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.40 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Installation and maintenance cost of A9 safety cameras: EIR release

I am writing to request information regarding the introduction of the Average Speed Cameras on the A9. I would like details of the exact cost of installation and maintenance,how much revenue has been made from Speeding fines since installation and what are the Statutory regulations for Average Speed camera signage. Can...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Budget allocated to A77 South of Ayrshire: EIR release

'It is noted that Scotland TranServ are currently proposing to undertaken remedial works on the A77 as a result of the recent weather conditions. We are pleased that works will be undertaken at Kirkoswald; between Girvan and Stranraer; and north of Kirkoswald. It may be the view of some that this level of deterioratio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

The amount of littering along the M8 in Glasgow, essentially along its whole length in the city boundaries is shocking. How often is litter cleared from verges and land adjoining the motorway? Do you stipulate a minimum frequency of litter clearing by the companies you employ to maintain the trunk roads? How often are ...

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

Published: 2018-03-29
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Local Authority Planning Appeals: EIR release

1. Any correspondence since 2012 between the DPEA and Government Ministers or between the DPEA and the Planning and Architecture Division referring to the subject of 'effective five-year housing land requirement'. 2. The source of, and documented details of a standardised calculation methodology which must be used by ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.9 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.12 6 attachments

Published: 2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Public sector

Acoustic Deterrent Devices, predator control and salmon farms: EIR release

Information on ADDs (Acoustic Deterrent Devices), predator control and salmon farms since 3 May 2017, including an updated version of the spreadsheet of 2 June 2017, and any correspondence with SNH, salmon farming companies, SMRU, St Andrews University, RSPCA, RSPCA Assured, Freedom Food, supermarkets and any other per...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-28
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A725 Northbound: maintenance policy, repair history, safety inspections: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A725 Northbound, 100 metres prior to Westbound slip road on the 30/03/2016 (your reference from previous correspondence TPC/SRP/2015/0095). Pl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-27
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maps showing details of Croft 1 Luskentyre: EIR release

Any records or maps that would show details of Croft 1 Luskentyre.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Inverclyde Trunk Road Network: EIR release

What condition would transport Scotland currently class the Trunk Road Network contained within Inverclyde? What works are planned to address the concerns of Inverclyde residents and how much will be spent on these works? How much has transport Scotland spent on Inverclyde Trunk Roads in the past 5 years?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-26
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Mammal deaths adjacent to salmon farms in 2017: EIR release

Marine mammals (e.g. seals) killed by salmon farms during 2017

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-23
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Electronic dog training collars and prong training collars: EIR release

Copies of all documents and information relating to electronic dog training collars and prong training collars presented to the Scottish Government by the Dog's Trust, Kennel Club and RSPCA. This would include any scientific studies, case studies, statistics and reports on their use or effects on dogs. I'd further lik...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6 s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Works required for completion of M8/M73/M74: EIR release

The following information: List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the M8/M73/M74 improvement works, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works. The timeframe planned for the completion of 'sn...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Works required for the completion of A9: EIR release

The following information: 1. List of 'snagging' works required for the completion of the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy, with any description or detail of the 'snagging' works, 2. Any planned lane closures, road closures or overnight works required to complete 'snagging' works, 3. The timeframe planned for the completion ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.3

Published: 2018-03-21
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Maintenance policy for A1 southbound near Bankton: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information Act relating to a road your authority is responsible for maintaining. Specifically, my query relates to the A1 Southbound approximately 0.5 mile from Bankton. Please can you send me: 1. A copy of your current road maintenance policy relating to that ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A1 near Haddington junction - Incident report: EIR release

The incident that occurred on the A1 near the Haddington junction. It is alleged that there was an oil spillage on the road which caused the claimant's vehicle to skid into the central reservation. To help with our enquiries, please confirm if any spillage was reported to you. If so, please confirm when it was reporte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

International Gill Health Initiative meeting in Bergen: EIR release

Details on the "international group called the gill health initiative" which meets annually (as testified by Rob Raynard on 6 February), in particular a copy of the last report and any other documents, emails and other information relating to the last meeting including details of "how the science has moved on, what is ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 6 attachments

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Inspection reports, A83 north of Kilkenzie: EIR release

Any recorded defects held by Transport Scotland. I have read your online asset managment plan and would like any recorded information by your road inspectors on their 7 day inspections,phone in system and website. The stretch of road I am wanting information on for the last 2 years from 20/2/16 to 20/2/18 is the A83T ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2018-03-20
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland road repair information: EIR release

All contact information with Bear Scotland and Transport Scotland regarding the pothole just south of the Fort Augustus straight mile from 1.11.17 to present. Please include call logs, emails, letters and all contact from the public, Police Scotland, Transport Scotland, emails between Bear employees and anything or an...

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

Published: 2018-03-19
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Defect summary report and complaints record for A90: EIR release

A pothole on the A90. The pot hole is approx 200 metres before the layby under the Brechin Castle Centre, before the junction with the A935. Please send us a copy of your maintenance/inspection records and complaints made about the road.

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

Published: 2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport