Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: EIR release

Provide us with the following information in relation to the A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: Confirmation of the relevant road’s authority responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the road as at and 04/11/2025. Maintenance records including records of independent contractors w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600515903
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Procurement of the Class 222 trains by ScotRail: EIR release

1. Please provide a copy of documentation regarding the procurement of the Class 222 trains to replace the life expired Class 43 trains and coaches. 2. This should include details of the procurement strategy adopted, the decision to select Alstom to provide the vehicles, which other suppliers were considered, why othe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600515679
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Children involved in sexual exploitation and prostitution-related offences: FOI release

1. Any Scottish Government policy documents, guidance, circulars, or frameworks (current or historic) that addressed how children (persons under 18) involved in prostitution or sexual exploitation should be treated by public authorities. 2. When Scottish Government policy formally moved to recognise that children invo...

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.2 s.12 s.20 s.8 s.3 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500163
Directorate
Children and Families Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Public sector

Grants being distributed to the Ahl Al-Bait Society: EIR release

Confirmation of the ‘checks you undertook, as well as what their findings were ahead of grants being distributed to the Ahl Al-Bait Society’.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600500183
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

National Planning Framework 4 (NPF4) documentation: EIR release

I would now like to see the same documents without the scope-related redactions - in particular the December 2025 presentation and its accompanying notes, and the document titled 'NPF4 Interpretation for upload'. I am of course content for personal information such as names and email addresses to remain redacted.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600515120
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility study report and supporting documents: EIR release

1) Access to the full report of the Foresterhill Deep Geothermal Feasibility Study, commissioned by NHS Grampian and supported by the Scottish Government’s Sustainable Estates programme. If the full report cannot be disclosed, we would appreciate any executive summaries, technical appendices, or decision-making docume...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202500496833
Directorate
Health and Social Care Finance Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland procurement processes: FOI release

You asked questions around our procurement processes, energy and water costs.

FOI partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence meetings contracts spending s.3 s.20 s.4 s.5 s.14 s.15 s.17(1) s.9
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600512625
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Clarification on First Minister's speech on Scottish renewables: EIR release

Speaking at FMQs on 19th March 2026, John Swinney said this: “When this Government came to office, we had a clear ambition to massively increase the amount of electricity that is generated in Scotland from low-cost renewable sources, and we have succeeded in doing that.” Please provide the evidence John Swinney was r...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511852
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works complaint information: EIR release

1. The total number of complaints received by Transport Scotland regarding the Arkleston Road / M8 bridge works since the lorry accident on 4 June. 2. If available, a breakdown of these complaints by month. 3. Any recorded concerns raised specifically about access, congestion, or safety for pedestrians or local insti...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 5 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600514080
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence and information regarding Midlothian Council’s application to Scottish Government Recycling Improvement Fund (RIF): EIR release

I am writing to submit a new request under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004. This request follows the Scottish Government's response to my earlier request, reference 202600512764, dated 24 April 2026. The documents provided in that response have raised specific questions which are the subject ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score correspondence ministers briefings contracts spending s.20 s.5 s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600515472
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total live energy applications awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers: EIR release

Please provide the following information as of the date this request is processed: 1. The total number of live applications currently awaiting determination by Scottish Ministers via the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Of those live applications, how many have been awaiting determination for: a) more than 6 months b) more ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600505645
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Ardrossan Harbour information: EIR release

With regard to CMAL’s planned purchase of Ardrossan Harbour from Peel Ports Group: 1) What was the purchase price? 2) How much is it expected to cost to redevelop Ardrossan Harbour to enable it to accept the MV Glen Sannox and MV Glen Rosa vessels? 3) When are the redevelopment works expected to be completed?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600511307
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Development and allocation of support schemes within the Rural Support Plan: EIR release

It is my understanding that in preparing the Rural Support Plan (“RSP”), the different schemes that form the RSP, along with their tier allocation, were put together and following this the budget was allocated to each tier/scheme. My request relates to any steps taken in relation to either the preparation of the diffe...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence ministers s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517135
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance statement on Offshore Wind: EIR release

On 4th June 2025, Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes gave a speech on investment at Panmure House, Edinburgh. During Q&A following the speech, Kate Forbes said this: “If I take the offshore wind sector, it’s a really good example. So part of the reason for the attention, the interest, isn’t so much to do with what the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202500498142
Directorate
Offshore Wind Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Duties considered and steps taken when developing Rural Support Plan: EIR release

I am writing to make a Freedom of Information Request. The request relates to the Rural Support Plan published on 24 March 2026: https://www.gov.scot/publications/rural-support-plan-rsp/. I would be grateful if you could provide the following information: Whether any steps were taken in relation to the duty under sec...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.1 s.44 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600513066
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Closure of the application window for the Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP): EIR release

I would like to know why Scottish Government have temporarily closed the application window for the Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP), specialist advice and mentoring support delivered through the Farm Advisory Service.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600500779
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Woodside Viaduct works information: EIR release

The following information on the Woodside Viaduct works: 1. Who did the government go to to do the bridge examinations? 2. Where can people view the previous bridge inspections on said area? 3. How long are the bridge inspections kept for? 4. Why is the government now given a consultation to the public to see if th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 8 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600510755
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Scottish Government's Energy Consents Unit staff data and spend: FOI release

(1) How many individuals are currently employed at the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit? (2) What is the total spend on the Scottish Government's Energy Consent Unit since 2021? (Please could you split that up by financial year).

FOI unclear 55 score 16 working days correspondence spending s.2 s.20
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
FOI/202600509629
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

High hedge appeals: EIR release

Please provide the following information held by the Scottish Government and the Directorate for Planning and Environmental Appeals (DPEA): 1. Interpretation of Section 34: In high hedge appeals where an applicant asserts that a hedge adversely affects light to a future/proposed dwelling that neither possesses active ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.34 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600517042
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Details of Callander traffic survey: EIR release

A traffic survey was conducted through Callander’s Main Street and Stirling Road in October 2025. Under the Freedom if Information (Scotland) Act 2002, we are requesting: 1. The highest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 2. The lowest recorded speeds across each surveyed location. 3. Please confirm whet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 6 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600510641
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Environmental performance standards of A90 and A96: EIR release

I am writing to formally raise concerns regarding the environmental condition of the A90 and A96 trunk roads in North East Scotland, which are currently maintained under contract by Amey. There is a clear and visible pattern of environmental neglect along substantial stretches of these routes, including: Widespread and...

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers special advisers meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600508806
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Planning and Environmental Appeals Division (DPEA) statistics: EIR release

Could you please provide answers to the following questions if that information is available. 1. In the past year, how many appeals were made to Scottish Ministers that challenged the City of Edinburgh Council Enforcement Notice to cease to let in respect of properties for The alleged breach of planning control: witho...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 7 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-22
Reference
EIR/202600519280
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Transport Scotland - M8 road works query: EIR release

Who are the people making this decision too destroy the section ( not the public ) mps? Who was in the committee who put this work out for tender? Who picked the company after the tendering process?

FOI/EIR clarification 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
EIR/20260516941
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Funds transferred to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard to flood defence works: EIR release

For the year 2024 to 2026, finance funds transferred or sent to Dumfries and Galloway Council in regard flood defence works/project in Dumfries town/river nith.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-21
Reference
FOI/202600516780
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector