Scottish Government FOI Index

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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4,485 matching releases

Communications from Scottish Enterprise & Scottish Ministers re Moray Firth Flow Park: EIR release

“Information regarding the proposed Moray Firth Flow Park. Specifically: 1. Please provide details of any involvement, support, or engagement by Scottish Enterprise with the Moray Firth Flow Park project, including correspondence, meeting notes, funding discussions, or strategic assessments, from January 2022 to the p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-19
Reference: EIR/202500487734
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Isle of Colonsay estate correspondence regarding grant applications: EIR Review

Original request 202500475612 All correspondence with the Isle of Colonsay Estate, PA61 7YU , its proprietor and other individuals and any agents acting for them in respect of grant applications and responses between January 1 2023 and today’s date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 64 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500477588 Review of 202500475612
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of Kessock Bridge in Inverness: EIR release

I am looking to find out, how many times the Kessock Bridge in Inverness has been closed due to 'concern for person' incident from the 6th of January 2025 to the 31st of August 2025. An electronic copy will be ideal.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500486290
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications from Pet Education Training and Behaviour Council: EIR release

Copies of all communications between the Pet Education, Training and Behaviour Council (PETbc) and the Scottish Government between 1st March 2023 and 1st July 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: 2026-01-14
Reference: FOI/202500484926
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scroof Hill Woodland Creation: EIR release

Could you please send through a copy of the bird survey, planting plan and any maps showing the deer fencing? It would be really useful to see these for our records.

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

Published: 2026-01-14
Reference: EIR/202500488045
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Fatalities relating to speeding statistics: EIR release

1) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 30mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last 10 years 2) Can you please provide statistics on the number of road deaths which have occurred in 20mph limits where there was no evidence of speeding for the last ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486253
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Advice on Management Measures under the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025: EIR release

“In regards to the Manage Measures as part of the Offshore Fishing (Prohibition of Fishing Methods) (Scotland) Order 2025. In regards to these Management Measures we wish to see the advice given to Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon MSP by the Marine Directorate, Nature Scot and...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485634
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - copy of the bridges and culverts inventory: EIR release

"I am currently researching resilience of transport and energy networks and would be grateful you could supply me with a copy of the bridges and culverts inventory referenced on the following web page: https://www.transport.gov.scot/transport-network/roads/bridges-and-structures/ . Hopefully this can be provided in a d...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500487749
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Island Resilience Fund discussions: EIR release

Discussions between Transport Scotland, the Scottish Government and Scottish Ministers with regards to the fund, in particular with regards to what islands would or wouldn't be eligible and any assessment criteria that was followed.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.10(4) s.20 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486350
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Forestry information on Whitslaid woodland creation scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI/EIR request in relation to the Whitslaid woodland creation scheme (25FGS84879). Have the forestry applicants/agents made an application for a screening decision for Whitslaid? If so, what date was this application made? Please could Scottish Forestry in relation to Whitlsaid provide the fo...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.2 s.5 s.7 s.8 s.9 s.10 s.11 s.12 s.13 s.14 s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500485427
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence to Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity regarding Seagull Summit: EIR release

‘Please can I request the following information: Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie, at any point during 2025, relating to a summit or consultation relating to seagulls in Eyemouth. Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie, at any point during 2025, relating to a summit or consultation relating to seagulls in Eyem...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500485954
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Aircraft contrails and Solar Radiation Management (SRM) information: EIR release

You asked for: “A full explanation of what these persistent trails are and who is responsible.” “Confirmation of whether any form of aerosol spraying, geoengineering, or atmospheric modification is taking place in Scottish or UK airspace.” “Clarification on which agencies or government departments are overseeing or ...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486271
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Correspondence between Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland regarding Scotwind: EIR release

Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings, between the Scottish Government and Crown Estate Scotland, from the last month, specifically about ScotWind.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486118
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dog wardens in all councils: EIR release

‘Access to the Scottish national dog control notice database where every council records dog control notices. Access to the phone numbers of dog wardens for each council. Access to the process used by local councils throughout Scotland to deal with reports concerning dogs such as stray dogs, dangerous dogs, nuisance do...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486869
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Scottish offshore marine protected areas information: EIR release

Please kindly provide details of meetings between Scottish Government officials and Ministers, specifically the dates, attendees and minutes of the meetings where proposals for fisheries management measures in offshore marine protected areas were discussed. Please kindly provide copies of written correspondence (email ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: EIR/202500486216
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 dualling project: EIR release

1.How much does it cost Transport Scotland to respond to the average objection? 2.How much did it cost Transport Scotland to respond to objections lodged on the A9 Dualling project? 3.How many objections in total were received for the A9 dualling project?

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486542
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee meeting dates and membership on Climate Emergency: EIR release

the dates of meetings of the Scottish Government Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency since its inception in 2021 the details of which Scottish Government Ministers or Cabinet Secretaries attended these Cabinet Sub-Committee for the Climate Emergency meetings any documentation relevant to the meetings, inclu...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39 s.10(4) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-13
Reference: FOI/202500486579
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) application statistics: EIR release

ECU Applications Database - BESS Applications The ECU applications database holds information for BESS in the following categories. It allows the user to search the database for planning decisions made 28 Days before the current date of the search. I do not have the skills to interrogate databases, and the information...

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

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500484429
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) application statistics: EIR release

ECU Applications Database - LDES Applications The ECU applications database holds information for LDES (Long Duration Energy Storage systems) and, It allows the user to search the database for planning decisions made 28 Days before the current date of the search. I do not have the skills to interrogate databases, and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.6 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500484430
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Code of practice on deer management correspondence and briefings: EIR release

(1) Any correspondence sent from Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the code of practice on deer management that is set out in the Natural Environment Bill within the last two years. (2) Any correspondence sent to Jim Fairlie or Mairi Gougeon relating to the code of practice on deer management that is set out in...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500484325
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Climate Change Plan meeting materials: EIR release

All minutes/notes from meetings and briefings written by civil servants and seen by Gillian Martin and/or her office, about the climate change plan, from the last month.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485065
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland A90/A937 upgrade correspondence: EIR release

“Regarding Transport Scotland plans to upgrade the A90/A937 south junction at Laurencekirk, may I ask: 1/ for a copy of correspondence between Aberdeenshire Council and Scottish Ministers/Transport Scotland regarding the upgrade since January 1 2025; both sent and received 2/ All correspondence received by or communi...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: EIR/202500485001
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme: EIR release

The Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan Scheme [link] features a ‘rural uplift’ which is available to applicants in 'off-gas accessible rural' areas. Please provide the list of postcodes which are considered to be ‘off-gas’ for this purpose, i.e. those where the applicant would be informed they are eligible for the up...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500483570
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Blue Badge scheme “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion information: FOI release

You asked for further information in relation to the Blue Badge scheme in Scotland, specifically the “risk in traffic” eligibility criterion introduced via the Disabled Persons (Badges for Motor Vehicles) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2016 (SSI 2016/72)

FOI not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.17(1) s.36 s.36(1) s.4(3B) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500482421
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Information from Transport Scotland relating to the A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request 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 August 2025. 2. The number of unplanned r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 9 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2026-01-12
Reference: FOI/202500484823
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport