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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COP28 meetings and briefings documentation: EIR release

All briefing packs provided to the First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Net Zero and the Just Transition [sic] related to COP28 both ahead of and during the conference. A list of meetings undertaken by the Scottish business delegation whilst at COP28, including a list of attendees.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-26
Reference
FOI/202300389877
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Dumfries and Galloway Council regarding Stranraer funding: EIR release

All correspondence and minutes between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council relating to the £6 million capital funding commitment to Stranraer. You also noted the following in your request: It is my understanding that officials from the local authority met with Scottish Government regeneration off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-26
Reference
FOI/202300389808
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Water Industry Commission for Scotland: EIR release

Information related to the Water Industry Commission for Scotland (WICS). 1. All correspondence, including internal correspondence between WICS, Audit Scotland and/or the Scottish Government about the expenses built up by WICS over the last two years, dating from January 1 2023 until the date of this FOI. 2. When did...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-26
Reference
FOI/202300391054
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Information pertaining to agricultural viability reports: EIR Release

Thank you for your request dated 5 December 2023 under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004 (EIRs) for: I refer to my previous correspondence regarding the concerns that both I and many neighbours surrounding Claygate feel about the approved planting scheme of Glencatholm and Albierrig, Claygate, ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.11(2) s.10(5) s.10 s.34(1)
Published
2024-03-26
Reference
EIR/202300388497
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Felling Permissions issued by Scottish Forestry: EIR release

What replanting has been required under any licences issued for the felling conducted following storm Arwen by Dunecht estates on the eastern and northern slopes of the Hill of Fare, Aberdeenshire between 2021 and 2023 located between the summit ridge of the Hill of Fare and the the road ways B9119 and B977?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.37 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300390354
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Student Support (Scotland) Regulations 2022 guidance: FOI release

"A copy of all guidance, manuals or other documentation relating to the operation of para. 5 of Schedule 3 to the Student Support (Scotland) Regulations 2022. Specifically, I am looking for any guidance, etc, on the practical application of the term "temporarily employed" within that paragraph."

FOI unclear 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300390851
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Information regarding Altan native woodland: EIR release

I have looked on the online map viewer and can find no information about the Altan native woodland as the West end of Loch Glascarnoch on the road to Ullapool [...] Could you please confirm: a) whether it was planted with any financial assistance from the Forestry Commission (as it then was) b) if so, provide the inf...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 4 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
202300360092
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Capital funding commitment to Stranraer: EIR release

All correspondence and minutes between the Scottish Government and Dumfries and Galloway Council relating to the £6 million capital funding commitment to Stranraer. You also noted the following in your request: It is my understanding that officials from the local authority met with Scottish Government regeneration off...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300390133
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Woodland creation figures 2023: EIR release

The breakdown of the 13,111ha of approved Woodland Creation by Scottish Forestry in 2023 (up to 12th December) as quoted in the news release here: https://forestry.gov.scot/news-releases/woodland-scheme-approvals-highest-this-century. It would be most helpful if you can provide the information in an Excel worksheet un...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300390250
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Just transition and onshore wind development correspondence: EIR release

“All information that the Scottish Government holds, has prepared, and is preparing, in-house or through consultants or academics, in relation to the economic and social benefits of onshore wind in Scotland. In particular the economic benefits that onshore wind farms bring or will bring nationally and to the local comm...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.27 s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-25
Reference
FOI/202300389268
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Climate Challenge Fund: EIR release

Any agreements or legal documents between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation KSB’s administration of the Climate Challenge Fund; and all correspondence between the Scottish Government and Keep Scotland Beautiful in relation to the agreement of the administration of the Climate Challenge Fun...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 25 working days over deadline correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-03-21
Reference
FOI/202300388873
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021: EIR release

Information ‘on Mowi salmon farms made inactive since 1 January 2021’ further requesting ‘information pertaining to the reasons why any sites have been made inactive’ and in addition a request to ‘include any reference to the organic status being rescinded’. As the information you have requested is 'environmental info...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 15 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 6 attachments
Published
2024-03-21
Reference
202300340061
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Virtual Public Energy Agency: EIR release

1. What progress reports have been conducted regarding the development of a virtual Public Energy Agency? 2. When will a virtual Public Energy Agency be active? 3. What is the creation cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency? 4. What is the operating cost for the virtual Public Energy Agency each financial year?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
FOI/202400392718
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Seismic/sonar survey work: EIR Review

I would be grateful if you could confirm whether Marine Scotland are aware of any seismic/sonar survey work being carried out off the east coast of Lewis on Sunday evening and Monday morning? Constituents have made reference to the Glomar Supporter vessel which was reportedly active around Broad Bay in recent days, an...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 55 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.16(3) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
EIR/Review 202300378073 of 202300377341
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Bathing waters designation criteria: EIR release

General information relating to the change of designation criteria and the changed application form, which were published in early 2023. Notes of any meetings relating to change of designation criteria and the changed application form. Copies of all correspondence relating to the change of designation criteria and th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-20
Reference
FOI/202300390087
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Meeting between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister: EIR release

You asked a number of questions relating to a meeting which took place between the Prince of Wales and the First Minister, the Rt Hon Nicola Sturgeon MSP, at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on 23 June 2015. As the information you have requested is ‘environmental information’ for the purposes of the Environmental Informati...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2024-03-19
Reference
202200301450
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A9 Dualling Project Expenses: EIR release

Please provide the following information 1. A detailed breakdown of spending on dualling the A9 from 2007 to present day on a project by project basis, listing area of spending and expense made on that area. I would like this provided to the most granular level of detail you have stored.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-19
Reference
FOI/202300379421
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

A9 Dualling Project Labour Costs: EIR release

Please provide the following information: 1. Since 2012, annual expense directly on construction for dualling the A9. 2. Since 2012, annual expense on labour directly working on main construction works for dualling the A9. 3. Since 2012, annual hours of labour directly working on main construction for dualling the A...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-19
Reference
FOI/202300385117
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

National Union of Farmers Scotland (NFUS) correspondence: EIR release

"All correspondence between Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, and the National Union of Farmers Scotland (NFUS) between 1 July 2023 to date”.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-18
Reference
FOI/202300385057
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services: FOI release

Information listed below in relation to the Scottish Government's Framework for the Provision of Interim Professional Staff Services. [1] Total spend for each public body between 01 April 2021 – 31 March 2022 and to which agency (including agencies who are now no longer on the framework) for (Generation 2 & 3)?

FOI unclear 80 score 18 working days correspondence spending s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-15
Reference
202200311264
Directorate
Scottish Procurement and Property Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Transport Scotland contract register: FOI release

You asked for some information from the organisation, in relation to their contract’s register. The FULL contract register should display all the organisations existing/live contracts I would like the register to display the following columns/headings: 1. Contract Reference -Unique reference number associated with the...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.3 s.25(1) s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.20 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-15
Reference
202200299426
Directorate
Topic

Car Miles Reduction Strategy: EIR release

A copy of any documents or research setting out possible actions to fulfil the Scottish Government's commitment to a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030. A copy of emails between ministers and advisers over the past six months discussing the commitment to a 20% reduction in car kilometres by 2030.

FOI/EIR cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300379253
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Windfarm licenses and applications: EIR release

How many wind farms are currently licensed to operate in Scotland? How many wind turbines are there currently in operation in Scotland? What percentage of wind power electricity is currently surplus to Scotland’s requirements and is sold to other parts of the UK? How many wind farm applications have been refused by the...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-14
Reference
FOI/202300379860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Application of building regulations to domestic extensions: EIR release

Information on the application of building regulations to domestic extensions and the recent change to published guidance and 'removal of the ability to use improvements to an existing house to compensate for areas of glazing in an extension which are more than 25% of the floor area'. You raised ten specific questions ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.3 s.10(4) s.5 8 attachments
Published
2024-03-14
Reference
202300346259
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Veterinary exemptions with respect to sea lice reporting: EIR release

Information relating to Veterinary exemptions with respect to sea lice reporting and the requirements for salmonid aquaculture sites to report weekly sea lice numbers in accordance with The Fish Farming Businesses (Reporting) (Scotland) order 2020. Your request had a timescale of 1 January 2021 to 21 September 2022. Th...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.5 2 attachments
Published
2024-03-13
Reference
202200321211
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Public sector