Scottish Government FOI Index

22,640releases indexed

40,478attachments found

29.5avg calendar days

8,386partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-09-02newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 700 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5149 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2994 s.17(1) 2922 s.25(1) 2520 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 1 2026-08 299 2026-07 476 2026-06 1 2026-05 410 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 1,312 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 978 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 961 releases · 30.9 avg days Learning Directorate 871 releases · 34.3 avg days Economic Development Directorate 737 releases · 39.7 avg days Constitution Directorate 702 releases · 35.9 avg days Population Health Directorate 665 releases · 28.5 avg days People Directorate 657 releases · 25.6 avg days

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3,727 matching releases

Information regarding the National Digital Academy manifesto pledge: FOI release

All records held by the Scottish Government, including but not limited to briefing notes, policy papers, emails, meeting minutes, submissions and advice relating to the policy intent and decisionmaking for the National Digital Academy covering the following areas: How the National Digital Academy was defined and under...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508479
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Business, industry and innovation, Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland communications regarding the Ballantines Iron Castings: FOI release

You asked for "please provide all written and electronic communication between Scottish Government and Historic Environment Scotland regarding the Ballatines Iron Castings archive since 2024 to the present date."

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.33(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508458
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Please provide any information held by the Scottish Government, including Transport Scotland and relevant directorates, relating to the former CalMac Chief Executive’s settlement and severance arrangements, as referenced in Topical Question...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508980
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Communications on National Digital Academy Delivery and Learner Impact: FOI release

All communications (such as internal and external emails, reports, minutes and briefings, etc.) held by the Scottish Government regarding the delivery of the National Digital Academy and its impact on learners. Specifically I am interested in the following. 1. Comparing learner needs identified for the National Digita...

FOI already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.25(1) s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508609
Directorate: Education Reform Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) documentation: FOI release

1. All communications between the Scottish Government and the JCCP since 2017. 2. Any documents referencing JCCP in relation to aesthetic regulation or licensing proposals. 3. Any assessments of JCCP’s governance status. 4. Any documents discussing JCCP’s relationship with beauty sector bodies (HABIA, BABTAC, Britis...

FOI not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.3 s.4 s.12 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600508622
Directorate: Chief Operating Officer, NHS Scotland Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Recorded information since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, please provide the following recorded information created, received, or relied upon since adoption of National Planning Framework 4: Any recorded information, including emails, memoranda, briefing notes, training materials, presentations, internal instructions, or ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: FOI/202600509249
Directorate: Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Kennoxhead Windfarm condition 5 documents: EIR release

Copies of the following documents pertaining to Condition 5 of the Kennoxhead Windfarm: The radar mitigation scheme submitted by the Company to the Scottish Ministers for approval (full text of scheme) The Scottish Ministers’ written approval of the submitted scheme (or any variation thereof) Any correspondence betwee...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(5) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-28
Reference: EIR/202600509439
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Documentation concerning Pitlochry theatre: FOI release

All documentation held by the Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, which mention or is to/from Pitlochry theatre, from the last three months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507297
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Starley Hall School inspection and registration information: FOI release

You asked for information related to Starley Hall School from 1998 to 2002 to include: 1. Which statutory agency was responsible for the inspection and registration of Starley Hall School? 2. All correspondence related to HMIE inspections of Starley Hall School. 3. Minutes/reports regarding Starley Hall School. 4. ...

FOI not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.25(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600506787
Directorate
Topic: Education, Public sector

Dundee FC Camperdown stadium planning application: EIR release

" Copies of all correspondence (emails, letters, minutes of meetings, minutes of calls and/or otherwise) sent from Transport Scotland to representatives of Dark Blue Property Holdings Limited and Dundee FC regarding the Camperdown stadium planning in principle application. For this request I am interested in the perio...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507275
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Greens documentation about the budget: FOI release

1. All correspondence and minutes/notes from meetings between the Scottish Greens and the Scottish Government about the budget in the last two months. 2. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analys...

FOI cost limit 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.2 s.38(1) s.30 s.34(1) s.28(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507492
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound: EIR release

Information in relation to the A82 trunk road northbound carriageway at or near Spean Bridge, approximately at the location identified by What3Words reference: grumbles.spot.remix (or nearest recorded chainage reference used by your contractor). 1. “All recorded carriageway defects at this location, including defect I...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence contracts s.2 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507930
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

United States tariff and trade deal documentation: FOI release

You asked for ‘all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings and analysis, about Donald Trump tariffs, from the last month?’ I have reasonably interpreted ‘last month’ as the period from 19 January 2026 to 19 F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28 s.29 s.30 s.32 s.38 s.28(1) s.29(1) s.32(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507608
Directorate: International Trade and Investment Directorate
Topic: International, Money and tax, Public sector

Conversion therapy/practises meeting: FOI Review

Original request: 202600503365 All information and meeting notes regarding a meeting held with the Scottish Youth Parliament in regards to ending conversion practices in Scotland around March 2024. The meeting was with Emma Roddick MSP (then the Minister for Equalities, Migration and Refugees). As well as any outcomes...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) 4 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507640 review of 202600503365
Directorate: Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate
Topic: Equality and rights, Public sector

Rothschild contract documentation: FOI release

This request relates to the following contract: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR500899 For the period 1st March 2024 - 30th April 2025, please provide: (1.) All correspondence (by email or direct messaging application) between the Scottish Government and Rothschild which...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts whatsapp s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-27
Reference: FOI/202600507938
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Documentation that was sent to Scottish Government Ministers by civil servants regarding Ferguson Marine: FOI release

“All documentation, including briefings, analysis and advice sent to Scottish Government ministers by civil servants about Ferguson Marine in Q1 2026.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.30 s.38(1) s.33(1) s.25(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600506932
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Sea fisheries regulations in the UK: EIR release

"Wondered if it would be possible to make a follow-up request on the fishing VMS data for 2025? We've now received the data for rectangles within Scottish waters, but wondered if there was any data held for ICES rectangle 41F2? If similar data to the below could be provided for rectangle 41F2, that would be much appre...

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

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600504923
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence on Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest: FOI release

Correspondence sent to Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months. Correspondence sent from Shona Robison re the Non-Domestic Rates Relief for deer forest through the Small Business Bonus Scheme within the last two months.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1)A s.29(1) s.30B s.33(1) s.38(1) s.21 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507009
Directorate: Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Pay rises for public sector staff: FOI release

“Supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, and analysis, about pay rises for public sector staff, from the last month” (16 January 2026 to 16 February 2026)

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.29(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-24
Reference: FOI/202600507065
Directorate: Exchequer Strategy Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector, Work and skills

Transport Scotland - M90 Brankholm Burn culvert inspection records: EIR release

1. Inspection records for the culvert located beneath the M90 between Rosyth and Inverkeithing. 2. The inspection schedule associated with this culvert. 3. Photographs taken as part of any inspections or maintenance activities. To help identify the structure, I have attached a GIS map highlighting its location. I wo...

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600508432
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Trawling logbook data: EIR release

1. Data of fishing vessel positions where fishing equipment was lowered around Scottish waters over the last 6 years. 2. How many hours each operation with the fishing equipment lasted for. 3. If possible, categorise data by different equipment type and detail the individual vessels by callsign / MMSI number. 4. ERS...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.2 s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600506391
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road records of any works and accidents: EIR release

"Records of accidents including the severity of any injuries sustained which have occurred within 1 kilometre of the M90 Perth to Edinburgh Road at Junction 10 Overpass, Craigend, leading to Junction 12, Broxden, Perth for the period November 2019 to date. Records of any works or changes to the road or road layout with...

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600506011
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Reported incidents and highway maintenance logs on the M77: EIR release

Information regarding the M77, specifically the section with junction 5 below the Newton Mearns roundabout. I am looking for any reported incidents that have happened there as well as the highway maintenance logs for that area for the last 2 years please.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600508117
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Sea Fisheries (Amendment) Regulations 2026 - Spurdog and Seabass National Marine Plan assessment query: EIR release

Can you share the assessment done against the NMP for this? I note in particular that spurdog are a PMF so will trigger Gen Policy 9b so am particularly keen to understand that element, as well as the Sea Fisheries section relating to Fully Documented Fisheries, ecosystem etc.

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

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: EIR/202600510258
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Correspondence from the Directorate for Justice regarding various queries: FOI release

Could you supply all documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings and analysis, about Non-fatal strangulation not being a standalone offence in Scotland, from the last three months? Could you supply any analysis or...

FOI cost limit 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.32(1) s.36(1) 8 attachments

Published: 2026-04-23
Reference: FOI/202600505829
Directorate: Justice Directorate
Topic: Law and order, Public sector