Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,640releases indexed
40,478attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 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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Spend on Consultants in relation to flood prevention: EIR release

1. The total amount spent by the Scottish Government (and any of its agencies or directorates) on external consultants, contractors, or advisory firms in relation to flood risk management, flood defence design, or hydraulic/flood modelling systems for each of the past five financial years. 2. Copies or summaries of in...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
EIR/202500492020
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste meeting and briefing materials: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings written about the ban on landfilling biodegradable municipal waste (BMW), from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
EIR/202500491803
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Road traffic accident, road and lane closure data for the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st October 2025. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st October 2025. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
EIR/202500494663
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Minister For Agriculture And Connectivity briefing for AgriScot: EIR release

I would like to request under the Freedom of Information Scotland Act, Jim Fairlie’s briefing notes for AgriScot on 19 November 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
EIR/202500494704
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Future Farm Investment Scheme application queries: EIR release

(1) How many employees of the Scottish Government were involved in the task of going through applications for the Future Farm Investment Scheme? (2) Aside from employees of the Scottish Government were any other individuals involved in the process of going through the application process? If so can you outline from wh...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
EIR/202500492429
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Emails relating to Biffa vs Scottish Ministers case: EIR release

‘I am trying to find a copy of some emails which were submitted to the Court of Session as part of the Biffa vs Scottish ministers case (COS CA30-24). We have not been given access to the productions but were told that a lot of correspondence had come out under FOI already, but I couldn’t find this one on the publicati...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491202
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding landfill ban on biodegradable municipal waste: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of any correspondence, minutes of meetings or read out of telephone calls with SEPA over the ban of landfilling of municipal waste within the last 12 months. 2. Please provide a copy of any correspondence, minutes of meetings or read out of telephone calls with waste management providers and o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491220
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

NHS Scotland appointment queries: FOI release

1. Any national guidance, circulars, or governance codes issued by the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland, or Healthcare Improvement Scotland which address the eligibility or restrictions for a clinician with an active caseload to serve as: Chair or Co-Chair of a Clinical Governance Committee, Member of a Board-level Q...

FOI unclear 55 score 19 working days correspondence s.4 s.20
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492684
Directorate
Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Costs relating to Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

The benefits behind organising the above scheme in Scottish farming at this time and would appreciate information as to how much it cost to set up, promote and run the above scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491970
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence between the First Minister and Executive Committee of Petrofac: EIR release

1. Any correspondence (including emails, letters, phone calls, handwritten notes, WhatsApp messages or any other documents) between the office of the First Minister and the Executive Committee of Petrofac. Information should include but not be limited to a detailed timeline (with dates) of any contact between these ind...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500491952
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Energy Profits Levy: EIR release

I would like to request the following information for the period of 01/04/2024 [edited to 01/01/2024]to now [request – 10/11/2025]: All internal documents include notes, briefings, agendas, minutes, slides and/or attendance lists of all meetings held between representatives of OEUK and ministers and/or officials of th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492888
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence sent and received from the Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity relating to the artificial intelligence in relation to the Future Farm Investment Scheme: EIR release

1. Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie on the topic of artificial intelligence in relation to the Future Farm Investment Scheme. 2. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie on the topic of artificial intelligence in relation to the Future Farm Investment Scheme.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11 4 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492509
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

List of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund, Checkpoint 10: EIR release

A complete list of all successful applicants to the Social Housing Net Zero Heat Fund Checkpoint 10 for the year 2025. For each successful applicant, please provide: Organisation name Project location Funding amount awarded Brief description of the project scope (e.g., technologies installed or measures implemented) ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-09
Reference
FOI/202500492465
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Information held by Transport Scotland relating to Fuel Duty, Vehicle Excise Duty and Reforming Motoring Taxes: EIR release

1. Could you supply all documentation held by Transport Scotland, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about fuel and excise duty, as well as reforming motoring taxes, from the past three months?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500490965
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

City of Edinburgh Council correspondence regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school: EIR release

All correspondence between the Scottish Government and The City of Edinburgh Council regarding the proposed new West Edinburgh secondary school, and in particular any requests from CEC to ask for funding for this school and any responses from Scot Gov.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
EIR/202500491517
Directorate
Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the escape of Salmon from Gorsten Fish Farm: EIR release

Copies of all correspondence dating from between 3rd oct 2025 and 10th october 2025 inclusive relating to the mass escape of 75000 salmon from MOWI gorsten fish farm on Loch Linnhe during storm Amy on the 3rd october 2025.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491350
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Flat roof insulation criteria and compliance (Warmer Homes Scotland): EIR release

Copies of any documents, guidance, technical standards, or assessment criteria used to determine the suitability of properties for flat roof insulation under the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme. This request includes, but is not limited to: Any written criteria, policies, or decision matrices used to establish when flat ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500491714
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Documentation regarding ScotWind meeting: EIR release

This request concerns a WhatsApp message published here: https://www.gov.scot/publications/foi-202400426539/. On 16th December 2021, a WhatsApp message was sent to Kate Forbes which read: "Hi Kate, Mr Matheson and Ms McAllan have joined this mornings meeting on ScotWind. Let me know if you are delayed." Please provi...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
EIR/202500491515
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Future Farm Investment Scheme administration and application information: EIR release

I wish to receive the following information regarding the scheme under the The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 and Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004, regarding the administration and application of the £21.4million grant scheme for Future Farm Investment The exact number of application i...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
EIR/202500491581
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland A9 Dualling Tay Crossing to Ballinluig - Contract No: TS/SPCD/CC/2024/05/01: EIR release

I note that Transport Scotland recently made an award to QTS (part of the Renew Holdings group of Companies) via the Civil Engineering Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) Scotland. (SC Ref:814668) Procurement: civil engineering dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for projects up to £5 million: guidance - gov.scot This was for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.3
Published
2026-02-04
Reference
FOI/202500492602
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025: EIR release

1. “Any correspondence sent to Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in the context of the Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill since July 2025. 2. Any correspondence sent from Mairi Gougeon or Jim Fairlie on the topic of mandatory training for those managing deer in th...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500491038
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Landfill ban information: EIR release

1. Please provide me with a copy of any briefing notes prepared for Ministers within the last 12 months on the landfill ban that is due to come into force on 31st December 2025. 2. Please provide me with a list of the landfill sites that any landfill from Scotland after the 31st December 2025 is due to be sent to for ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
EIR/202500491029
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) woodland creation grants formula calculation: EIR release

The formula Scottish Forestry apply to calculate the interest payments due on FGS woodland creation grants when they are reclaimed as a result of failure to fulfil the FGS contract terms.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
EIR/202500493498
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kyllachy Wind farm the GET modelling paper: EIR release

“The GET modelling paper referred to in Kyllachy Wind Farm - Appendix 11.2 (Fielding 2025). Would you be able to upload it and also email me a copy please?”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10 s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2026-02-03
Reference
FOI/202500492481
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector