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

Transport Scotland - CalMac daytime maintenance windows information: EIR release

1. All recorded communications between Transport Scotland and CalMac Ferries Ltd containing either of the following exact terms: “maintenance window” “daytime maintenance” This includes emails, internal memos, briefings, meeting notes, or correspondence exchanged between the Ferries Directorate and CalMac’s operatio...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 s.20 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600501927
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Scottish Forestry - Duchrae Woodland Creation Phase 2 environmental impact assessment information: EIR release

Duchrae WC Phase 2 Environmental impact assessment screening opinion WCP-260 I would like to make a freedom of information request regarding the above EIA screening opinion dated 13/11/2025. Please find a copy attached for ease of reference. I would be grateful if you could send me the following information: 1. The ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: EIR/202600502116
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Social Justice correspondence relating to Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494932 All correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and the Director General of Communities. Sight of all correspondence mentioning Path To Balance between Shirley-Anne Somerville and Shona Robison.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.29(1) s.38(1) s.17(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-31
Reference: FOI/202600502600 Review of 202500494932
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Correspondence sent by Director of People about Civil Service Pension Scheme/Cap: FOI release

ALL correspondence sent by Director Nicola Richards about CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA from last TWO MONTHS

FOI withheld 80 score 19 working days correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501858
Directorate: People Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Work and skills

Covid Inquiry documentation: FOI release

1. 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 John Swinney's appearance at the UK Covid Inquiry on October 9 2025, between September 15 2025 to November 1 2025. 2. Could ...

FOI already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.25 s.30 s.36 s.37(1) s.38(1) s.25(1) s.36(1) s.34(1) s.12 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501091
Directorate: Covid Inquiries Response Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Information held about the founder of GenderGP: FOI Review

Original request 202500494996 All information held about contact with Dr Helen Webberley or any consideration internally of Dr Webberley's activities or advice, including where she is named or referred to in any way in any document. This should any internal or external communications with or about Dr Webberley, and re...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501335 Review of 202500494996
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector

Freedom of Information request statistics: FOI release

For the years 2024 and 2025, for each of the ten people who have made the most FOI-EIR requests in each of those years. 1. Name of requester 2. Capacity of requester (eg media, journalist, political party researcher, academic researcher, campaigner, private individual). If the person's name cannot be disclosed for wh...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.1 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.12 s.10(4) s.17(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502420
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Historic Environment Scotland requests to meet with the Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture: FOI Review

Original request 202500493296 All emails which refer to requests from Dr Hugh Hall (Historic Environment Scotland) to meet with Cabinet Secretary for Constitution, External Affairs and Culture. The Herald reported there were around six requests.

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501131 Review of 202500493296
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Path To Balance correspondence: FOI Review

Original request 202500494313 All correspondence between Shona Robison and her office, and Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes and her office either in capacity as DFM or Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Gaelic, that mentions Path To Balance or is related to Path To Balance. All correspondence between the Cabinet Secre...

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600500951 Review of 202500494313
Directorate: Jobs and Wellbeing Economy Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector, Work and skills

Baby Box Programme correspondence: FOI release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including minutes/notes from meetings, correspondence sent and received (including internal), briefings, analysis, advice, about the Scottish Baby Box, from the past month.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.36(1) 6 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600503159
Directorate: Children and Families Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

Under FOISA, please provide all communications between the Energy Consents Unit and SSEN Transmission (and/or its agents or consultants) from 30 October 2025 to the present, relating to the Spittal–Beauly 400 kV OHL application (ECU00006008). Please include emails, letters, meeting notes, and any correspondence concern...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600501983
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Correspondence that mentions Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original request 202500494280 All correspondence between Shona Robison, and her office, and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, and her office, and correspondence between the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Director General Net Zero, who holds accountable officer responsibilities for the Transport Portfolio, that...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers spending s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502597 Review of 202500494280
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport, Work and skills

Correspondence regarding Alexander Dennis Ltd: FOI release

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.33(1) s.36(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501988
Directorate: Economic Development Directorate
Topic: Economy, Public sector

Local Authority correspondence on Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) electricity transmission projects: EIR release

Under the FOI act, I am requesting that copies of correspondence, submissions or any formal objections from local authorities or relevant bodies in relation to the electricity transmission projects associated with the ASTI programme. Some of the projects associated: Beauly to loch Buidhe 400kV reinforcement Loch Buid...

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600501727
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Climate Action and Energy correspondence regarding renewable energy infrastructure: EIR release

Any correspondence sent to Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, within the last two months. Any correspondence sent from Gillian Martin about renewable energy infrastructure, in the South of Scotland, without the last two months. Any briefing notes provided to Gillian Martin...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 18 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: EIR/202600502258
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Director General Corporate correspondence regarding the Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

All correspondence sent by DG Corporate Lesley Fraser about CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA from last TWO MONTHS.

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501854
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Director General Corporate, Permanent Secretary and Director of People communications which reference the Civil Service Pension Scheme and Capita: FOI release

(1) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between PERMANENT SECRETARY and DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE which reference CIVIL SERVICE PENSION SCHEME/CAPITA in the past three months; and (2) ALL emails + WhatsApp messages + Microsoft Teams messages between DIRECTOR GENERAL CORPORATE and DIRECTOR OF PEO...

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

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600501866
Directorate: Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate
Topic: Public sector

Compensation package arrangements and dismissal for the former CalMac Chief Executive: FOI release

The following information: Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 request Can you send me all the correspondence between the Scottish government and Caledonian Macbrayne and/or its parent company David MacBrayne in relation to the dismissal and compensation package arrangements for Robbie Drummond, the former Cal...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-30
Reference: FOI/202600502234
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI/EIR request, in relation to the Stobo Hope Woodland Creation Scheme 23 FGS74574: Please could Scottish Forestry provide all correspondence between Scottish Forestry and all third parties (including RPID and other government departments), as well as internal communication between Scottish For...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 28 working days over deadline correspondence ministers contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11 s.10 s.11(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5)

Published: 2026-03-25
Reference: EIR/202500479980
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Minutes of meetings regarding Winchburgh Train station:EIR release

1. How many meetings the Scottish Government has attended with "partners" to discuss Winchburgh train station in the period 1 January 2025 - 13 January 2026. 2. Minutes of any meetings involving the Scottish Government at which Winchburgh train station was discussed in the period 1 January 2025 - 13 January 2026. 3. ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-25
Reference: EIR/202600501431
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Meeting with the Head of the Palestinian Mission to the UK: FOI release

3. All documentation held from/about John Swinney's meeting with Husam Zomlot on September 1 2025, including minutes/notes from it, briefings ahead of it, correspondence setting it up, and analysis after it, between August 15 2025 and September 31 2025. 4. All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including c...

FOI partially withheld 65 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.28(1) s.32(1) s.30 s.38(1) s.34(1) s.28

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500632
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, International, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government correspondence on Path To Balance: FOI Review

Original Request 202500494311 "All correspondence between Shona Robison and her office, and First Minister John Swinney and his office, that mentions Path To Balance or is related to Path To Balance."

FOI partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500950 - Review of 202500494311
Directorate: Financial Management Directorate
Topic: Money and tax, Public sector

Departure of CalMac Ferries Ltd.chief executive: FOI release

I am seeking recorded information held by the Scottish Government relating to the departure of CalMac chief executive Robbie Drummond and the severance or settlement arrangements associated with his exit. Time period: 1 January 2024 to 30 June 2025. Information requested Please provide copies of any recorded informati...

FOI cost limit 45 score 0 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings contracts s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600500786
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the speech given by the First Minister of Scotland at the University of Edinburgh’s McEwan Hall: FOI release

Correspondence surrounding the First Ministers Speech on the 28 January.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.27(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600503835
Directorate: Culture and External Affairs Directorate
Topic: Arts, culture and sport, Public sector

Correspondence sent to Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health & Social Care regarding the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill: FOI release

“(1) Any correspondence sent from Neil Gray regarding the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill within the last year. (2) Any briefing prepared for Neil Gray on the Right to Addiction Recovery (Scotland) Bill.”

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.25(1) s.30 s.36(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2026-03-23
Reference: FOI/202600506444
Directorate: Population Health Directorate
Topic: Health and social care, Public sector