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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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

Repairs and pot hole damage on roads: EIR release

For each route: A9, A90, A96, A82, A84, A701, A75, A76 and A77 - How much has been spent on repairing potholes, for each year, between 2010-2017? How much has been spent on road maintenance, for each year, between 2010-2017? How many claims for compensation for pothole damage were a) submitted b) successful c) unsucce...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 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

Sand Patch Test: EIR release

With regard to the Sand Patch test results provided by Breedon, answers appreciated to the following questions (which I have numbered consecutively from my previous submission) also under a FOI/ Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request: 12. As 60% of the Determination of Texture Depth tests...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 75 score correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-16
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A96 and Nairn Bypass: EIR release

"…Copies of all documents including correspondence which has taken place with landowners who are believed to be the Cawdor Estates (of one of the companies or trusts associated therewith) in relation to the whole matter for the route for the dualled A96 and Nairn Bypass as it relates to the MacKinnon's land"

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-15
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Perth and Kinross Planning Application 16/02156/AMM: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act. In order to assist you with this request, I am outlining my query as specifically as possible. I would like to request copies of all emails and other correspondence between Transport Scotland and the Scottish Government relating to Pe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-14
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Deaths of farmed salmon on Colonsay during 2017: EIR release

Information on deaths of farmed salmon at Marine Harvest salmon farm on Colonsay during 2017. Please include mortality event reports, disease reports, emails, inspection visits and other details.

FOI/EIR already published 55 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Diseases and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms: EIR release

Information on diseases (including sea lice) and mortalities on Scottish salmon farms during 2017.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-03-12
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Advertisement spend for Road Traffic Regulation Orders: FOI release

Information on the annual spend in the local press of Road Traffic Regulation Orders (when there are going to be road closures etc) both the consultation and the Order. A history of annual spends or just your latest years figures would be fantastic.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of FOI requests not answered within timescale: FOI release

1. How many FOI requests received by the Scottish Government have the Scottish Government been unable to furnish a full answer to since 1/1/17 to 1/2/18? 2. Can a full list of the information requested for same be provided and a reason/s for the inability to answer each of these FOI requests fully that was given to th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score correspondence spending s.12 s.20 s.38(1) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-09
Reference
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Public sector

Road between Port Glasgow roundabout and Erskine Bridge: EIR release

How many pot holes have been filled between Port Glasgow round about and the Erskine Bridge since 01/01/2018 and 2 - How much did it cost to organise and stick names on your gritters.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Maintenance records for the M73 southbound: EIR release

We request copy of the maintenance records for the M73 southbound, just beyond junction 2. We also request copy of any reports/complaints. Please also confirm how often the condition of the road is/should be checked. Records should be for the period 6 months prior to the 06/02/2017 and the period of 1 month after.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-08
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Salmon farming in Scotland: EIR release

1. Information on the storage and transport of dead salmon since 1 January 2015. 2. Correspondence with the "three main salmon producers in Shetland" including proposals to set up a waste handling facility. 3. Information on how "each farming area will establish a macerating and ensiling point where fish waste can be...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A77 Inspection Report: EIR release

With respect to the November A77 2017 inspection, can you please advise if the inspection has now been completed and if so can the report be made available please. I have also noted in your response that you undertook to investigate the existence of Stage 3 and Stage 4 audit information with Amey. Could you update me o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-07
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland: EIR release

'Information on how many prosecutions and convictions have been made for the illegal disposal of waste (fly-tipping) in Scotland in the past 15 years? My understanding is that this offence falls under the Environmental Protection Act 1990. For each conviction, can you say what punishment/disposal was given? I am parti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meetings with East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust: FOI release

If any Scottish Government ministers or other official representatives of the Scottish Government met with trustees or other members of the East Lochaber and Laggan Community Trust to discuss the latter's intention to lodge a formal application under the community right to buy legislation in respect of the 100,000 acre...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-06
Reference
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Economy, Public sector

Aberdeen Western peripheral route: EIR release

A request for a project directory which includes a list of subcontractors, suppliers and consultants & telephone numbers involved in the bypass and fast link route and will be known as the Aberdeen Western Peripheral route. Includes a strategic link to Stonehaven linking existing major roads and key locations. The Ston...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence contracts s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Aberdeen International Airport (between Craibstone and Dyce): EIR release

"Under the Freedom of Information Act (2002) the request is to acquire the following information: In light of the recent article in the Aberdeen Evening Express (https://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/fp/news/local/dont-know-can-stick-spring-deadline-awpr-says-minister/). The request is: Email correspondence between Keith ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Conservation of salmon, assessment for 2018 fishing season: EIR release

Information relating to categorisation of The River Leven (Dunbartonshire), Loch Lomond and Endrick Water SAC as category 3 for 2018.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2 s.3 s.5 s.6 14 attachments
Published
2018-03-05
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon farming industry, fish infected by Pasturella skyensis: EIR release

Information on Pasturella skyensis since 1 January 2015, specifically – details of any scientific studies and research conducted by the Scottish Government any emails and correspondence to the salmon farming industry any correspondence with scientists, Government officials or any other persons results of testing, moni...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Impact of cleaner fish: EIR release

Information on discussions on cleaner fish (including wrasse and lumpsuckers) and impacts on wild fish since 1 January 2017. Please include information on the licenses issued to fishermen and data on landings. Please include information on discussions on "what needs to be put in place before the fishery starts in Apri...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2018-03-02
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Gritters deployed on the A82: EIR release

I am officially logging a Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 on the Gritters tracking devices deployed on the A82 on Thursday night 25th January 2018 into Friday morning 26th January 2018. I would like: A breakdown of the exact times the vehicles were deployed? How many times the stretch or road between bells...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland: EIR release

Confirmation of the total number of application forms to join the electrofishery trial submitted to Marine Scotland Confirmation of the total number of applicants accepted to the trial Confirmation of the total number of applicants not accepted to the trial Of those applicants who have been accepted to the trial, confi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence ministers s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11 s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Salmon escape from Grieg Seafood's farm, Loch Snizort: EIR release

Information on any escape incidents on the Isle of Skye during 2018, in particular, details of the alleged escape of 50,000 salmon from Grieg Seafood's farm at Loch Snizort.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2018-02-28
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams: EIR release

List of scores awarded to applications for Marine Scotland's trial electrofishery for razor clams. Further to my letter of 26 January 2018, the scores of your application have already been provided to you. As the information you have requested is 'environmental information' for the purposes of the Environmental Inform...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.3
Published
2018-02-27
Reference
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector