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

Information relative to the A83 east of Kilmory Roundabout in Lochgilphead: EIR release

1. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in February 2024. 2. Details of all carriageway repair works carried out by or on behalf of BEAR Scotland to potholes or other road defects at the above locus in July 2024. 3. D...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500459883
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Wind farm public inquiry information: EIR release

I am writing in reference to the response provided to my recent Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) request (Case reference: 202500451517) concerning data on Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) developments and renewable energy projects in the Scottish Borders and the Ettrick, Roxburgh and Be...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 33 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.37 s.62 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500456071
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Exploration for oil and gas and low-carbon jobs correspondence: EIR release

You have asked for a range of information across multiple parts. This response covers the following parts of your request: 1) All correspondence between Ministers, Special Advisers and Officials relating to the policy proposal for a presumption against new exploration for oil and gas in the Scottish Government’s Draft...

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

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: EIR/202500458970
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Stobo Woodland Creation scheme: EIR release

1. All communication between Scottish Forestry and the Rural Payments Inspectorate Directorate concerning the site from 28 October 2024 up to the present day. 2. As a claim for payment was made on 15 May 2024 and the standard security was in place 4 July 2024, why was no payment made to the Forestry Carbon Sequestrati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500453790
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence, staffing and budget statement for the Offshore Wind Hub in Aberdeen: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Ministers, Special Advisers and Officials relating to the Scottish Government’s proposal to create an Offshore Wind Hub in Aberdeen as announced by the Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Local Government in the Scottish Government’s 2025/26 Budget Statement on 4 December 2024. 2. How many st...

FOI/EIR withheld 55 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.2

Published: 2025-07-08
Reference: FOI/202500458971
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Code of Practice for Litter and Refuse notifications on Scottish Trunk Road network: EIR release

In Schedule 7 Part 1 of the 4th Generation Term Contract for management and maintenance of the Scottish Trunk Road network, Para 4.34.8 requires -"The Operating Company to notify the local authority in writing, with a copy to the Director, if the standard of cleanliness falls below that required by the Code of Practice...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 5 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500461021
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Project Willow correspondence and information: EIR release

1. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Scottish Government regarding Project Willow and the Project Willow report. 2. All correspondence (including emails, WhatsApps, meeting minutes, etc.) involving the Grangemouth Future Industry Board regarding Project Willow and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500457610
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Energy Consents Unit and Logan Property Management regarding Braidfield Energy Storage Project: EIR release

Can you provide full copies of all communications (including emails, letters and records of any meetings) between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Logan PM Energy Project Management in relation to the Braidfield BESS development (Postcode G81 5RA)

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

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500462660
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Bus Franchising Consultations under Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: FOI release

You asked for the following information regarding bus franchising provisions in the Transport (Scotland) Act 2019: 1. Copies of all consultation documents, minutes, or correspondence related to bus franchising frameworks between the Scottish Government, Regional Transport Partnerships (e.g., Strathclyde Partnership fo...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.25(1) s.12 s.20 s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: FOI/202500463346
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry Spring/Summer Forestry Plans at Dalbuaick: EIR release

Can I please request a copy of RSPB's written consultation notes for the relevant HRA?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500458051
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

City of Edinburgh Council’s proposed Supplementary Guidance on Developer Contributions and Infrastructure Delivery for City Plan 2030 information: EIR Review

Original request - 202500453451 Correspondence, documents or consultation responses from, or submitted to, the Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate by any other Scottish Government department or directorate, public authority or local authority providing their consideration of the City of Edinburgh Counc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500457744 Review of 202500453451
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Establishment of Offshore Wind Directorate: EIR release

“The date when the Offshore Wind Directorate within the Scottish Government was established, and the number of meetings arranged by the Directorate since that date with trade unions, organisations supporting those in fuel poverty/poverty, or groups promoting community energy ownership.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-07-03
Reference: EIR/202500466681
Directorate: Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

M8 road cleaning and litter collection: EIR release

A copy of the scheduling for cleaning litter on the M8 and a copy of the national cleaning schedule for all the motorways. You also asked how Transport Scotland adhere to the 'Keep Scotland Beautiful' motto.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500457945
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands briefing notes on salmon farming debate: EIR release

The full briefing notes provided to the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands in preparation for her appearance at the Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Debate: Salmon Farming in Scotland on Thursday 20 March 2025.

FOI/EIR withheld 80 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500458424
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information on the use of biomass boilers: EIR release

All briefings/analysis done by the Government/for the Government on the use of biomass boilers, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500458610
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ocean Farm 2 working group information: EIR release

The membership of, any documents produced by and a schedule of meetings for any working group established regarding "Ocean Farm 2", an offshore salmon farm in pre-planning stage by SalMar Aker (Ocean). The formation of such a working group was planned at a meeting on 24 June 2024. As such you may limit your search for ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-02
Reference: EIR/202500461059
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Secure accommodation for convicted children: FOI release

You asked for the number of children on remand or who have been convicted but are unable to be placed in Secure Care due to capacity or other issues.

FOI not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500459471
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

A9 Gritting Blackford to Greenloaning: EIR release

How many times was the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de-iced in the 12 hours preceding 0930 02/01/25? When was the last time the A9 southbound stretch from Blackford to Greenloaning gritted/de iced prior to 0930 02/01/2025? What your current standard practice is for gritting the A9 Southb...

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

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500461189
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Speed control equipment outages A75 Springholm: EIR release

You asked numerous questions in relation to the speed activated VAS units and traffic halt signals in Springholm. For ease of reference I have listed your questions in our response below. 1a. Why has the current western Springholm A75 road resurfacing been programmed in multiple phases creating almost a 4 week gap bef...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.1C s.1F s.1H s.2

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: FOI/202500458268
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Renewables letter to the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero and Secretary of State for Business & Trade: EIR release

On 4th October 2024, an industry letter on REMA was sent to the Secretary of State for Energy Security & Net Zero and the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. It can be found here: https://www.scottishrenewables.com/publications/1724-industry-letter-on-rema-to-the-secretary-of state-for-energy-security-net-zero-...

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

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500459551
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence between BP employees and Scottish Government: EIR release

“For the period 1st January 2024 - date, please provide: 1. All correspondence between employees of BP and the following three directorates of the Scottish Government: Energy and Climate Change, Marine, and Offshore Wind. 2. All documentation relating to meetings (in person or virtual) between employees of BP and rep...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 39 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(5) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-07-01
Reference: EIR/202500453144
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, +1 more … Public sector

Information regarding footpath upgrade between Borders General Hospital and Tweedbank roundabout: EIR release

With regard to the footpath upgrade between Borders General Hospital and Tweedbank roundabout you asked for the following: Business Case and/or board report approving the scheme Budgeted cost of scheme, and Actual cost of scheme

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

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500459226
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Gritting times of the A90 near Laurencekirk: EIR release

To understand the gritting of the A90 near Laurencekirk in October 2023. I would like to know what time(s) of the day that the road was gritted across the month of October.

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

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500461050
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Documentation and correspondence on 20 minute neighbourhoods: EIR release

2. Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including reports, analysis, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, minutes/notes from meetings, about 20-minute neighbourhoods, from the last three months? 4. Could you supply all correspondence and minutes/notes from me...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-06-30
Reference: EIR/202500454580
Directorate: Planning, Architecture and Regeneration Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Public sector

Speed control outages on the A75 trunk road at Springholm: EIR release

You asked for information related to speed control outages on the A75 trunk road at Springholm and the 20mph roll out. For ease of reference I have listed your questions in our response below. 1a. Why is the community of Springholm being left to endure a situation where almost half of the vehicle activated speed contr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.3A s.3C

Published: 2025-06-26
Reference: EIR/202500458128
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport