Scottish Government FOI Index

21,864releases indexed

39,478attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,113partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-06-12newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,113 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

2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263

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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Transport Scotland A9 dualling website subscriber numbers: EIR release

How many subscribers does Transport Scotland have to the newsletter that results from its A9 Dualling website?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445634
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Work undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William: EIR release

The following information with regard to the work being undertaken outside Lochaber High School, Fort William, under a Freedom of Information request. • Bear Scotland website states. “These measures seek to improve walking, cycling and wheeling facilities in the area, fulfilling the Scottish Government’s aims of makin...

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

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202500447061
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence on East Nethershield Woodland Proposals: EIR release

Based on the evidence recorded within the Case History and the recent denial by Scottish Forestry, that our Cabinet Secretary agreed with our MSP Mairi McAllan for Scottish Forestry Senior Management to meet the Community to discuss the detail of the serious Public Interest and trust issues presented and recorded durin...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(1) s.11(2) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-29
Reference: EIR/202400445244
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Costs for the installation of deer fences: EIR release

The amount of money awarded for the installation of deer fences in 2023/24, including the total length of deer fencing.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445222
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Cost of commissioning the Transport Demand Management (TDM) report: EIR release

How much was spent on commissioning this report (see below)? “The Scottish Government has been clear that reaching our target of a 20% reduction in car use by 2030 will require a broad combination of interventions, including infrastructure, incentives and disincentives. This Transport Demand Management research was c...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445593
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund payments: EIR release

I refer to a previous FOI response, reference 202400396614, that provided rural payment information. For this FOI I refer specifically to the payment commitments to the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund for the year 2023 and exclude the FGS payment commitment. When I mean payment commitment, these are the amounts th...

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

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400445945
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence since announcement of National Park in Galloway consultation: EIR release

Any letters or emails received by the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, since the announcement of a consultation for a National Park in Galloway about the proposals.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400440990
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Stobo woodland creation scheme information: EIR release

In respect of the Stobo woodland creation scheme (23FGS74574), located in the South Scotland conservancy. Please could Scottish Forestry provide information in respect of the following: 1. The identities of entities and/or individuals who have invested in the Forestry Carbon Sequestration Fund. 2. Is the Stobo woodl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 56 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-28
Reference: EIR/202400439411
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cleaner fish welfare with respect to salmon farms: EIR release

You referred to previous communication with the Marine Directorate and asked a number of questions requesting information relating to cleaner fish welfare with respect to salmon farms. The specifics of your request are detailed below within the section ‘response to your request’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444416
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Fishing activity in Pentland Firth: EIR Review

Original request: 202400444614 1. What fishing activity took place in the Inner Sound of the Pentland Firth in 2023 and 2024? What wieght of fhsih and shellfish (by species) were landed from this area? 2. What boats were involved? 3. What are the contact details for the owners/operators of these vessels?

FOI/EIR transferred 80 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.16(3) s.10(4) s.9 s.2 s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: FOI/202400444618 Review of 202400444614
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Transport list of engagements: EIR release

A list of Fiona Hyslop’s engagements as Cabinet Secretary for Transport from 1 November 2024 to date. The minutes of the above engagements from 1 November 2024 to date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445231
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Pre-planting soil report commissioned for Tansy Hill woodland creation contract: EIR release

A copy of the pre-planting soil report commissioned to support the Tilhill application (on behalf of James Jones & Sons Ltd) for Tansy Hill Woodland Creation, Forestry Grant Scheme 20FGS48423 approved on 16/9/2020.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445938
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A96 Corridor Review details: EIR release

A record of each public consultation held on any subject regarding improvements to the A96 corridor since January 2011, please list these by year the consultation was held, as well as an estimated cost for each consultation. An estimated cost for the public consultation to be held in 2025 regarding the A96 Corridor Re...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings spending whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444992
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Cabinet Secretary for Transport correspondence on A96 Environmental Impact Report: EIR release

A record of meetings involving Scottish Government officials and any internal or external parties (such as individuals, campaign organisations, Transport Scotland representatives, other elected officials) on the topic of the A96 Environmental Impact Report since December 1st, 2022. I'd like to know the date of each me...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444991
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme spend: EIR release

3. How much money has been spent on the Scottish Green Public Sector Estate Decarbonisation Scheme overall and could you supply a breakdown of what the money has been spent on? 4. Could you supply all documentation held, including correspondence sent to and from the Scottish Government (including internal), briefings,...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 5 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202500446847
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Producers Association meetings: EIR release

Correspondence received by or sent, minutes of meetings or calls held – between Salmon Scotland and (a) The First Minister, (b) The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, (c) the Cabinet Secretary or Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, from 1 January to 12 December 2024.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444903
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Licensing and planning permissions for jetty at Dungallan Park, Oban: EIR release

Full details of licensing and planning permissions related to the landing stage, pontoon, bridge, and jetty at Dungallan Park, Gallanach Road, Oban, PA34 4PD, currently under the management of Oban Bay Community Berthing. Full planning permissions for the landing stage, including the date of issue, purpose, and any as...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445290
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 information: EIR release

All information from the https://www.transformingplanning.scot/national-planning-framework/housing/ webpage that relates to: local authority and stakeholder input; and responses and assessment reports for each local authority. It would be helpful if that information was reposition to the following web page as support...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400443396
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Building, planning and design, Housing, Public sector

Atlantic salmon escape data: EIR release

When did the 80,000 Atlantic salmon published in the Annual production Survey 2023 escape and where from? and What is the reason that these have not been published on Scotland’s Aquaculture Website?

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

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400445491
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Road closures on the A9 between Inverness & Scrabster: EIR release

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the number of road closures on the A9 between Inverness & Scrabster in the last 5 years, with a breakdown of each year.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 3 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: EIR/202500446652
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Friarton Bridge (M90) maintenance and repair of navigation lights: EIR release

During November and December of this year, contractors working on behalf of Transport Scotland have conducted maintenance/repair of navigation lights on the Friarton Bridge (M90) by Perth. Question 1: What has the total cost of the above mentioned works been? Question 2: Please provide a brief description of the scop...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.3

Published: 2025-01-23
Reference: EIR/202400445594
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A725 and A8 Junction information: EIR release

In relation to the junction on the A725 at the slip road to the A8 which is used for traffic on the A725 wishing to join the A8 heading East (“the Junction”). We request copies of any emails, letters, documents, memos or reports, regarding the following: complaints or feedback about the Junction; complaints or feedbac...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.12(5)

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400444757
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield documentation: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent/received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings about plans to build on Bannockburn battlefield, between July 1 2024 and the date of this FOI (3 December 2024). You also confirmed on 12 December 2024 that you did not ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400443404
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Communities and third sector, Housing, Public sector

Transport Scotland temporary traffic management systems: EIR release

I write today specifically to ask about the situation in London Road at the entrance to Stair Park. There was a set of temps there after someone drove into the permanent lights and they were there , it felt, forever. I think within a month of that repair this more recent set appeared. Well over a year later they’re sti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400444914
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Land Reform (Scotland) Bill correspondence: EIR release

1. “All mentions of the terms “Ed Mountain”, “Edward Mountain”, “NZET Convener”, “NZET Committee Convener”, “Net Zero Convener”, “Net Zero Committee Convener”, “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Convener” and “Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee Convener” by Mairi Gougeon (or anyone in her private office), Fiona Hysl...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 37 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2025-01-22
Reference: EIR/202400440963
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills