Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data for specific vessels: EIR release

“I am writing to request information under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs). I am seeking VMS data for vessels within the specified coordinates during the period from 01st March 2024 23:00 to 04th March 2024 01:00: P1: 59.9° N, -2.6° W P2: 59.9° N, -0.4° W P3: 58.4° N, -2.6° W P4: 58.4°...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400410186
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Statistics for hand dived king scallops landed around Scottish ports: EIR release

For divers caught king scallops, please provide the following information for the previous 5 years. How many Hand Dived King scallops has been landed around the Scottish ports in value and weight (kg)? Please give a breakdown on weight (kg) landed per port.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400423726
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling: EIR release

Reports of unauthorised tree-felling received by Scottish Forestry and any action taken by Scottish Forestry as a result. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. Please confirm how many reports of alleged unauthorised tree felling Scottish Forestry has received since its establishment o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.45 s.10(4) s.5 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400422507
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) funding: EIR release

1. Is Action to Protect Rural Scotland (formerly known as The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland) (APRS) in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2017, with a break-down of the funding given ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400420658
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A78 inspection reports: EIR release

1. You gave a £multi-million contract to Amey to maintain the roads in south west Scotland. How do you monitor their performance and more to the point, their incompetence? 2. I need sight of the inspection log for the A78 from Monkton roundabout to the roundabout at Kilwinning for the last 12 months. Can you advise wh...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400427966
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Number of Road obstruction/debris types: EIR release

“1. Please provide the number of obstructions recorded on motorways by obstruction/debris type, for the following calendar years 2022, 2023 and 2024 up to the end June. Please provide the information in an Excel spreadsheet (or similar format), broken down by month and year (or just year, if month is not possible). 2....

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 18 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400422740
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Programme: EIR release

I am writing to request further information regarding the ongoing A9 Dualling Programme. I would like to request a copy of the detailed cost breakdown and any relevant risk registers for all sections of the project that have them available. Furthermore, I would appreciate any information regarding the efficacy of any...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.6(1) s.20 s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
FOI/202400420790
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Programme updates: EIR release

In her address to a public meeting on 18 July 2023 organised by the Inverness Courier entitled 'A9 Crisis Summit', Mairi McAllan MSP, who at the time was the Cabinet Secretary responsible for Transport, described the dualling of the A9 as "the single largest and most complicated transport engineering project in Scotlan...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.39(2) s.20 s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400421235
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Herring in the Firth of Clyde being within safe biological limits: EIR Release

Can you please supply copies of all supporting evidence and information used to conclude that this population is currently within 'safe biological limits'. In particular how you have concluded that this population is exhibiting a population age and size distribution that is indicative of a healthy stock.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.6 s.6(1) s.9 s.20 s.5 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-18
Reference
EIR/202400425322
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost of visits to Loch Creran: EIR release

We're still wondering how much each of these visits cost, which is our right to know under the Freedom of Information Act.

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400395329
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland Planning Application 13/02723/PP: EIR release

"The following. Planning Application 13/02723/PP of both Transport Scotland and the Above Authorities. Requesting all details including Planning Application and Permission Approved work or Non Compliance too Standards. . In associated with Primary Planning Permission of 13/00479/PP. And similarly 18/01348/PP NCN78ROUTE...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400395550
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence relating to XL Bully Dog Ban decision: EIR release

A copy of the minutes of the meeting in which the First Minister and the Scottish Government cabinet decided to ban the dogs. As well as including the minutes, confirm who was present at the decision and who agreed to it. Also tell me the time and date. A copy of any emails in the inbox of Shona Robison and Humza Yousa...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400393372
Directorate
Justice Directorate
Topic
Law and order, Public sector

Correspondence with Angus council relating to Storm Babet: EIR release

All correspondence held by your organisation in respect of Storm Babet held between your own employees and ministers and in correspondence with Angus Council or any other agencies or utility companies between 20th October 2023 and 11th December 2023.

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 45 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 4 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202300388926
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Contaminated bathing waters: EIR release

• All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by the Scottish Government and minutes/notes held, about sewage in beach waters between September 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. • All briefings prepared for Ministers, correspondence sent and received by Scottish Government and minutes/notes h...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400394009
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme: EIR release

I am interested in the contamination of wildlife by poisons and have been made aware of the Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme. I understand that SASA is responsible for these investigations in Scotland and will have access to the final analytical (chemical) reports for each suspected poisoning incident. I am there...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400395226
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Multiple Education funding information: FOI release

1. How much money has been spent on plans to replace the SQA since 2021, with a breakdown of what the money has been spent on? 2. How many teachers have left the profession in the last three years, with breakdown by year. 3. How much money has The School Library Improvement Fund handed out since it was founded and ho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 62 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers briefings meetings s.4 s.20 s.10(4) s.5 s.25(1) s.38(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.17(1) s.1 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202300387346
Directorate
Learning Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Skye to Fort Augustus Reinforcement Project: EIR release

Please provide a copy of all communications, in whatever format (emails, WhatsApp messages, letters, notes of meetings, and notes of telephone calls) between the ECU and the applicants (or parties representing or acting for the applicants), and between the ECU and the Highland Council, between 1st September 2023 and th...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400395575
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

The Global Dialogues project: EIR release

1. How much has it cost the Scottish Government to help run/organise the Scottish Global Dialogues project, what was the government's role in it and breakdown of these costs? 2. All correspondence, including internal, between the Scottish Government and John Kerry/his office/his representatives, about his appearances ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400396010
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Glasgow Blood Donation Centre, meetings with Offshore Energies UK and Stop Climate Chaos campaigners: FOI release

1. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government that mentions Andy Burnham, or is from/to Andy Burnham, plus minutes or briefings which mention him, from between October 1 2023 and the date of this FOI. 2. All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all not...

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 18 working days correspondence briefings meetings spending s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400396875
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Health and social care, Public sector

Health briefing packs ahead of Scottish Parliament health committee: FOI release

Copies of all briefing facts/materials that, between the start of October 2023 and present date, were any of: Given to someone for preparation in appearing before the Scottish Parliament’s health committee; Requested to be created for the purpose of preparation for/reference in an appearance before the Scottish Parlia...

FOI already published 80 score 54 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25 s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400392694
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Removal of litter, refuse and detritus from roads: EIR release

In the following calendar years, how many bags (or KGs) of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from highways for which you are responsible across Scotland. 2021 2022 2023 In the following calendar years, how much did you spend (inc staff costs) on litter picking along the strategic road network in Scotland 2021 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
EIR/202400404682
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A75 road traffic accidents: EIR release

"1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 3. How many injury-causing incidents there were on the A75 between...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400406406
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Prosecutions under the Tobacco Products Directive: FOI release

A copy of the data for the current amount of Trading Standard officers, Police Officers, Court Officials and Tobacco Enforcement Officers from 2013 to 2023, as well as the number of how many successful prosecutions there has been in the last five years since the Tobacco Products Directives came into force in May 2016. ...

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence s.25(1) s.20 s.48 s.17(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400404844
Directorate
Population Health Directorate
Topic
Health and social care, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the establishment of a new National Park, swimming pool funding and Edinburgh Airport: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. Could you supply any cost/benefit analysis written up for the establishment of a new nation...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments
Published
2024-09-17
Reference
FOI/202400403942
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector