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

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

Economic link regarding UK and Scottish vessels: EIR release

Can you explain why vessels in England can use U.K. nationals as part of their economic link requirements but in Scotland it is not allowed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-08-27
Reference: EIR/202500477410
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Former Crofting Commission CEO information: EIR release

Copies of the following documents which relate to Mr William Barron, or known as, Mr Bill Barron Former CEO of Crofting Commission. 1, Current terms of employment in connection with his role /involvement with Crofting Reform Bill. 2, Terms of departure from Scottish Government employment at Crofting Commission. 3, C...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-21
Reference: EIR/202500464409
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Sanqhuar II aviation condition discharge queries: EIR release

I am writing to enquire whether condition 5 (NATS En Route Aviation Radar), condition 6 (Aviation – Instrument Flight Procedures) and/or condition 7 (Glasgow Prestwick Airport) set out in the Scottish Ministers’ grant of consent to the Sanquhar II windfarm (ECU00001801) have been discharged and seeking copies of the re...

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

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: EIR/202500477025
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Disclosure Scotland listing process: FOI release

1. How many individuals were under ‘consideration for listing’ between 2010 and 2025, and how many were not listed? 2. How many people not listed were required to reapply rather than being automatically reinstated? 3. Has Disclosure Scotland issued revised PVG disclosure guidance between 2010 and 2025 due tochanges i...

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.7 s.30 s.35(1) s.38(1) s.2 s.17(1) s.8 s.17(3) s.6 s.30(7) s.8(2) s.19 s.20 s.14

Published: 2025-08-20
Reference: FOI/202500475046
Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector

Motorway and A road breakdown statistics: EIR release

Statistics on the number of vehicle breakdowns on Scottish motorways and A-roads under the Freedom of Information Act. Please could you provide data on the points listed below for each of the following calendar years: 2023 and 2024: - The number of breakdowns per year, per month, per day - Which months have the most ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475454
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Planning and equalities policy on travelling communities: EIR release

1. Any policy consultations, reviews, or internal briefing notes from 2015–2024 relating to planning reform, land access, or equality impact assessments that reference Showpeople communities in Scotland. 2. A record of funding allocations or refusals to projects involving Showpeople, particularly those connected to la...

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

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500474159
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Ownership of Scotland's carbon markets: EIR release

1. Which companies/individuals/other parties have purchased carbon credits under the Woodland Carbon Code scheme in Scotland In the last five years? 2. Which companies/individuals/other parties have purchased carbon credits under the Peatland Code scheme in Scotland In the last five years? 3. How much of Scotland's l...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475595
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Rural payments made to Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund LP: EIR release

All rural payment commitments broken down by year made to Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund LP, company number SL034785 since 1 January 2021. For each year, please provide a breakdown of these payment commitments in terms of what was paid in agricultural and other payments, and what was paid under th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500473930
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Keir Roundabout traffic information: EIR release

Any information you hold on the following in relation to the Keir Roundabout outside Dunblane - Any information on road accidents on or near the Keir Roundabout since 2020. Any recent information on traffic congestion and flow, and any capacity for increased traffic. Any preliminary information from this summer's surv...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500475040
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

NatureScot memo in scoping opinion: EIR release

1. When did Marine Scotland first receive or become aware of this memo? 2. Was the content of this memo considered or reviewed prior to the issuing of the Scoping Opinion on 11 April 2024? 3. If the memo was not incorporated into the Scoping Opinion, please clarify: The reason for its omission; Whether it was passed...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 0 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: FOI/202500474583
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) screening opinion for Colmslie: EIR release

The provisional, or final contract for Colmslie (24FGS83039), and the screening opinion for this project. If the contract does not yet contain the total costs, what is the total cost to the taxpayer through the FGS if this project is approved?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500474833
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 accident data: EIR release

1. The data on fatalities on dual carriageway sections of the A9, between Perth and Inverness, from 01/01/2025 to 30/06/2025? Broken down by month. Broken down by location. 2. The data on fatalities on non-dual carriageway sections of the A9, between Perth and Inverness, from 01/01/2025 to 30/06/2025? Broken down by...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.5

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500474808
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Licence conditions (clause 26) in the wild wrasse derogation 2025 documentation: EIR Review

Original request 202500469111 All documents, external and internal emails, and minutes for meetings with list of attendees, relating to the addition of clause 26 in the licence conditions for the above derogation between the 1st of April 2025 and the 4th June 2025.

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

Published: 2025-08-19
Reference: EIR/202500474806 Review of 202500469111
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scoping report for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project: EIR release

1. Standard Procedure Please provide documentation or internal guidance describing the standard process by which Marine Scotland seeks and receives consultation input from NatureScot for the purposes of preparing a formal Scoping Opinion (under the EIA (Scotland) Regulations). In particular, does this process require ...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474007
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Mitigation of environmental concerns in Stromar Western Landfall decision: EIR release

1. Any environmental assessments, internal briefings, or memos that examine whether and how the environmental concerns (which contributed to the decision to move landfall) were expected to be mitigated or resolved by the Western site selection. 2. Records of consultation or correspondence between Marine Scotland (or a...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.36

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474014
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Environmental justifications for Western Landfall selection in Stromar Wind Farm Project: EIR release

1. Environmental Concerns Influencing the Landfall Change What specific environmental concerns contributed to the decision to abandon the Eastern landfall site? Who raised or documented these concerns (e.g. NatureScot, Marine Scotland, developer, or other body)? When were these concerns first raised or recorded in wri...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.36

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474011
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Clarification on the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) consultation in Stromar Wind Farm scoping process: EIR release

I would like to clarify the position regarding consultation with the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB): 1. Was RSPB Scotland formally invited to provide input during the scoping consultation process for the Stromar Offshore Wind Farm project? 2. Was any response received from RSPB? If so, please provide...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500473898
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Woodland Carbon Code projected sequestration for Stobo: EIR release

1. It appears that the Woodland Carbon Code spreadsheet estimates or projects carbon sequestration over 100 years based on a long term average stock, which seems to include areas that have been, or will be harvested. If this is true, then this means that the projected carbon sequestered on site for commercial species i...

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474169
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund and woodland creation scheme contracts: EIR release

1. Gresham House Forest Growth and Sustainability Fund LP (Company number SL034785) has purchased a few dozen sites in Scotland either already with Sitka spruce plantations, or to plant new (probably Sitka spruce) plantations, for new woodland creation schemes. Please provide all contracts for the new woodland creatio...

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

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500474203
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information regarding the financial activities and contractual arrangements of Crown Estate Scotland: EIR release

Recorded information regarding the financial activities and contractual arrangements of Crown Estate Scotland during the period from 1 January 2020 to 1 July 2025, specifically: 1. Revenue Transfers Please provide the annual figures for both gross and net revenues generated from: Agricultural land leases; Coastal le...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.2 s.4 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-18
Reference: EIR/202500475863
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector