Scottish Government FOI Index

21,863releases indexed

39,476attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,112partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days

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4,280 matching releases

Scottish Government spend on social media graphics: FOI release

The total amount that the Scottish Government has spent on graphics for social media posts (for posting on sites such as Twitter/X, Bluesky, Facebook, and LinkedIn) broken down into a table to reflect every financial year from 2021-22 to date.

FOI unclear 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500461911
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Road works on the A82 trunk road: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to road works on the A82 trunk road between Falls of Falloch and Tarbet on the evening of Thursday 24 April: I would like to see the road closure authorisations for these works. I would like to see the risk assessment and, most importantly, the traffic management pla...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-10
Reference: FOI/202500464403
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Ministerial meetings with Scottish Water Executive Leadership Team: EIR release

Details of any meetings held by Ministers with any of the Executive leadership team of Scottish Water between Jan 1st 2023 and 30th Jun 2025. Details being dates , attendees and subjects discussed. Scottish Water Executive leadership being the individuals listed below, or whoever may have held these positions at the ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500477014
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Safety of the A9 trunk road, and development of land on Balhaldie Farm, Dunblane: EIR release

Under The Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 please provide me with all forms of recorded information in connection with the impact of the proposed development of land 500 metres southwest of Balhaldie Farm, FK15 ONB on A9 road safety, to include safety assessments: on the proposed new access/egress onto the A...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461578
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Nature Restoration Fund: EIR release

1. A breakdown in the split of the Nature Restoration Fund between local authorities and NatureScot over the last five years. 2. How much funding councils will receive from the Nature Restoration Fund in 2025-26? 3. Whether the £5 million redirected from the fund last year will be returned this year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.2 s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: FOI/202500461365
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information related to PPA-250-2419 Appeal Decision: EIR release

RE case PPA-250-2419 Thank you for your correspondence. We really cannot fathom how on earth you could conclude that this was a security essential for a facility that for the last 2 years has not had any notable security incidents, has a restricted view of the site and which is much larger than is functionally require...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence briefings spending s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500473497
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Information related to PPA-250-2419 Appeal Decision: EIR Review

Original request 202500473497 RE case PPA-250-2419 Thank you for your correspondence. We really cannot fathom how on earth you could conclude that this was a security essential for a facility that for the last 2 years has not had any notable security incidents, has a restricted view of the site and which is much larg...

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

Published: 2025-09-09
Reference: EIR/202500476941 Review of 202500473497
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) correspondence: EIR release

You asked for all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, analysis, about/from the European Marine Energy Centre, specifically about funding coming from the UK Government between April 15 2024 and June 15 202...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: EIR/202500460478
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

"I am seeking information regarding the planning in principle application for a football stadium submitted by Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited. Please disclose: Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: EIR/202500461512
Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Building, planning and design, Public sector

Resurfacing works on the A82 Trunk Road at Nevis Roundabout: EIR release

Information in relation to the proposed resurfacing works on the A82 Trunk Road at Nevis Roundabout. For ease of reference I have repeated your questions below along with our responses to each.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.5

Published: 2025-09-08
Reference: FOI/202500463949
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry: FOI release

You asked for information regarding the Deputy First Minister's involvement in matters concerning the Sheku Bayoh Public Inquiry, specifically with the Solicitor General and Scottish Police Federation. Details of the specific questions are provided below with answers. 1. How many times has Ms Forbes met with the Solic...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings whatsapp s.1 s.3 s.8 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.6 s.9 s.12 s.14 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500470029
Directorate: Safer Communities Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Todrig New Woodland (25FGS84239) Creation ecological report: EIR release

The following information: 25FGS84239 Todrig New Woodland Creation Please could you send me soil surveys, ecological reports and details of peat on the proposed site, plus any maps you have?

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459116
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Electricity market deep dive session information: EIR release

(1.) All correspondence between SpAds and the First Minister's Private Office on the topic of the electricity market since 1st November 2023. (2.) How many (if any) deep dive sessions on the electricity market have been held with the First Minister since 1st November 2023? (3.) For each deep dive session on the elect...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 66 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500465527
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Mey Battery Energy Storage System information: EIR release

I formally request access to the following information in relation to ECU00004838 (Mey Battery Energy Storage System). 1. EIA Screening Documentation Please provide: A copy of the formal EIA screening decision letter for the Mey BESS proposal, including: Any assessment made under the Electricity Works (Environmental...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500475968
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Documentation relating to Ministerial attendance to NECCUS Decarb Scotland conference: EIR release

Any documentation relevant to the following meetings, including but not limited to, media lines and the speech/remarks prepared for the Minister, which Scottish Government officials participated, any briefings or other information provided to attendees or officials, minutes, and any agreed actions: Cabinet Secretary N...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459261
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Incidents and accidents recorded at Ferrytoll Junction from 2014 - 2025: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the FOI (S) A regarding the Ferrytoll Junction, which I believe falls under Transport Scotland's remit as a trunk road junction. Hope Street, carrying the B981, approaches the junction from the north-east and splits into 3 lanes. Lane 1 as a filtered left turn, lane 2 as Left/...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459545
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NESO gate status, developer engagement and grid capacity queries: EIR release

All information held by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) relating to the following energy development proposals: 1. Mey BESS (ECU00004838) 2. Field / RIGIFA BESS (ECU00004897) 3. Hollandmey Wind Farm 4. Charleston Energy Park / BESS 5. MeyGen Tidal Project and associated infrastructure Specifically, I request the follo...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.19 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476177
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Communications between the Director of Energy and Climate Change and selected energy companies: EIR release

Copies of all electronic communications (emails, whatsapp) from 1 July 2024 to 28 March 2025 between Kersti Berge, Director of Energy and Climate Change and senior officials from the following organisations: Shell Equinor Ithaca Energy Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500459445
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm Scoping Report and Marine Mammal Assessment: EIR release

I am writing under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 to request the following documents related to the proposed Spiorad na Mara Offshore Wind Farm off the west coast of the Isle of Lewis: 1. A copy of the full Scoping Report submitted by Northland Power / Spiorad na Mara Ltd (including all appendices and ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: FOI/202500460553
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Harbour Energy meetings and materials: EIR release

Please can the Scottish Government provide minutes of all meetings held between its Ministers and representatives of Harbour Energy since the start of 2025. This should include briefings prepared ahead of the meetings, any correspondence between the Minister (s) and Harbour Energy staff in the lead up to and aftermath...

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

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476205
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Funding of hydrogen buses and bus fares in Aberdeen: EIR release

You asked for information relating to the funding of hydrogen buses in Aberdeen and asked a number of questions about bus fares. I will answer your request in two parts: firstly your request for information about hydrogen buses; and then your questions about bus fares. Hydrogen buses You asked about the amount of pub...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500463503
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Grants received by specific councillor under the Forestry Grant Scheme: EIR release

You asked for the following information: 1. The total number and value of grants received by Councillor Ross Lambie under the Forestry Grant Scheme since 1 April 2019. Please provide all grants received broken down by each financial year

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500468631
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Money and tax, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500470399
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR release

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the project dating from May 2024 until...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.9 s.34(1)

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal: EIR Review

Original request 202500465201 Details of Equinor New Energy Ltd's proposal to install a Sandwich Tern compensation habitat on the West Coast of Loch Ryan near Kirkcolm, Dumfries and Galloway. I am seeking the following information with regard to this project: All information Marine Scotland holds relating to the pro...

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

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500475626 Review of 202500465201
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector