Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

22,641releases indexed
40,480attachments found
29.5avg calendar days
8,386partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-09-16newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,386 unclear 7,405 not held 3,239 released 1,581 already published 701 cost limit 627 clarification 372 withheld 249 transferred 81

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 5150 s.20 4430 s.34(1) 3727 s.39(2) 3593 s.30 2995 s.17(1) 2923 s.25(1) 2521 s.10(4) 2060 s.11(2) 1619 s.29(1) 1223 s.2 1222 s.3 958

Timeline

2026-09 2 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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Information relating to Low Emissions Zones scheme: FOI release

1. How much has the low emission zones initiative cost Transport Scotland so far since the scheme was announced? Breakdown by year and breakdown of what the money has been spent on? 2. How much has it been estimated that the low emission zones project will cost Transport Scotland in the future/how much has been budget...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.4 s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2023-03-15
Reference
FOI/202300339535
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Proposed Macroalgal Farms Documentation: EIR release

Please could you supply the following. The Bio-security Plan relating to GreenSea Solutions Ltd’s proposed macroalgal farm in Loch Sunart. All documentation in respect of the Pre Application Consultation relating to the proposed macroalgal farm at Aird Fada on Mull, including the information about how many people atte...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39 s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2023-03-15
Reference
FOI/202100196190
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Imports, disease and biosecurity in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming: EIR release

Information relating to the subject area of ‘imports, disease and biosecurity’ in relation to Atlantic salmon and salmon farming. The questions posed and information requested covered a number of areas including, import notifications, refusals to allow imports, authorisations associated with Aquaculture Production Busi...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.11(2) s.10(4) s.9 s.10 s.3 s.34(1) s.6(1)
Published
2023-03-14
Reference
FOI/202200279510
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland emails regarding publication date of Audit Scotland report: FOI Review

"This is a request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002. It should be treated as a single request and not aggregated with others. On 11 May 2022, the Scottish Government publised a five-page PDF document on its website titled Ferguson Marine - response to submission to Ministers requesting approval of C...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 132 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.21(4) s.38(1) s.34(1) s.36(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200312123 Review of 202200299814
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Priority Marine Features and Highly Protected Marine Areas information: EIR release

The following information updates and confirmation regarding; PMF management measures: 1. Whether you have received advice (location, extent and condition of the 11 species of PMF's being considered as part of the PMF management measures) from NatureScot and if so please can you supply copies of that advice. 2. What pr...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.4 s.2 s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.3 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-13
Reference
FOI/202200274123
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Dr Pete Cheema: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting with Dr Pete Cheema OBE and others on 12 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagement...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202300339740
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Nicola Sturgeon correspondence with New York Times regarding COP 27: FOI release

All correspondence (including emails, texts, whatsapp) between Nicola Sturgeon, her advisers, the Scottish Government and the New York Times in regards to her appearing at their “On the Verge of Progress: Where Will COP27 Take Us” panel at Cop27.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence whatsapp s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-10
Reference
FOI/202200328934
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Craig Anderson: FOI release

information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Craig Anderson and others on 25 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagemen...

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) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-08
Reference
FOI/202300339761
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A835 trunk road drystone wall at Contin: EIR release

Under the relevant legislation of FOI and GDPR, please may I request all correspondence in relation to the drystone wall and complaints along the A835 trunk road in the village of Contin. Please may I also obtain all records of any enforcement action or requests for repair work at Coul Mains Steading and Contin Mains S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-07
Reference
FOI/202300343058
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Education Scotland safeguarding correspondence: FOI release

The following information in relation to a recent FOI (202200287758): In the second part of the response, it is stated: "The reason why we have no information is due to our Enterprise Vault permanently deleting any email exchanges we have had with Aberdeenshire Council." In relation to that statement, I would like to r...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200294660
Directorate
Topic
Children and families, Education, Public sector

Education Scotland emails regarding Aberdeen Council: FOI release

Information regarding a FOI response - Child protection or safeguarding concerns in Scotland: FOI release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) (FOI/202200287758) that states “Education Scotland/ Scottish Government do not hold the information because: "The reason why we have no information is due to our Enterprise Vault permanent...

FOI not held 70 score 12 working days correspondence meetings s.17(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-03-02
Reference
FOI/202200332497
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Internal communications regarding Super Trawlers: EIR release

Sight of, and also the number of, internal government communications with the words ‘supertrawler’, ‘super trawler’, ‘margiris’ appearing in the two periods consisting of December 2020- January 2021 and December 2022-January 2023.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 36 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202300336749
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel of Liberty Steel: FOI release

Any correspondence including meeting minutes, memos, notes, emails, agendas, or attachments and correspondence on the topic of, or originating following any governmental or ministerial meetings with Jeff Kabel (sometimes spelled Kable) of Liberty Steel/GFG Alliance, since May 1, 2021 to date.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 156 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.25(1) s.30 s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-28
Reference
FOI/202200312445
Directorate
Economic Development Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Meeting between Lorna Slater and Jamie Delap: EIR release

All items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for Green Skills minister Lorna Slater for her meeting /video conference with Jamie Delap and others on 31 October 2022 about the circular economy, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial...

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) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339746
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Angus Robertson meeting with Edrington Group: FOI release

Information held in relation to the briefings prepared for Cabinet Secretary Angus Robertson and the notes made for his meeting with senior staff at Edrington on 4 October 2022.

FOI partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.33(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
FOI/202300339804
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Communications from First Minister's office with various organisations: FOI release

Any communications involving both the current and former First Minister's office which included or referred to: Chinese secret police Glasgow Chinese Recreation Centre Loon Fung Sichuan House Scottish Fujian Chamber of Commerce

FOI partially withheld 90 score 29 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-24
Reference
202300337027
Directorate
Safer Communities Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings: EIR release

Copies of correspondence with the councils of Fife, Angus, Perth and Kinross and Dundee City concerning checking for the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in council buildings (including schools) or what to do if it is discovered in council buildings.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-21
Reference
FOI/202200333430
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Public sector

All internal correspondence regarding FOI 202200313781: FOI release

All internal Scottish Government (including Ministers, Civil Servants, Marine Scotland, and Special Advisers) email correspondence discussing the responses to the previous FOI request FOI/202200313781

FOI partially withheld 90 score 23 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200330326
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Scotland's offshore wind potential: EIR release

1) Internal correspondence within the Scottish Government either as part of the response to press requests for comment about the statistic relating to Scotland having 25% of Europe's offshore wind potential, linked to a These Island's report. This should include official, special adviser, and ministerial comment/sign o...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 26 working days over deadline correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-17
Reference
FOI/202200329615
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Springfield Properties proposed development in Drumnadrochit: EIR release

"I'd like to see all documents and communication relating to Springfield Properties and their proposed development in Drumnadrochit that the Scottish Government have dealt with."

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 3 working days correspondence s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200325090
Directorate
Legal Services (Solicitor to the Scottish Government)
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A96 Inverness to Nairn (including Nairn Bypass) dualling scheme: EIR release

1. All briefings, correspondence, emails, letters, dates and notes of meetings and telephone conversations, between 16 February 2021 and the present day betweenTransport Scotland officials and Scottish Government officials regarding thetimeline, funding, construction and delivery of the A96 Inverness to Nairn (includin...

FOI/EIR clarification 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.2 4 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324323
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Correspondence received regarding South Lanarkshire College: FOI release

"Copies of all correspondence received by the Scottish Government and its ministers in relation to South Lanarkshire College from Jan 1 2022 to October 14 2022".

FOI partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence ministers s.38(1) s.34(1) s.25(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202200324850
Directorate
Topic
Education, Public sector

Neil Gray meeting with Ukrainian Consul: FOI release

Please supply all items of information held in relation to the briefing prepared for minister Neil Gray for his meeting / video conference with the Ukrainian Consul General on 28 October 2022, and all notes and records of this meeting. The meeting is listed in the Scottish Government's ministerial engagements. https://...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.38(1) s.34(1) s.30 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-16
Reference
FOI/202300339763
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

Correspondence regarding Parliamentary Question S6W-09495: EIR release

“For any and all correspondence relating the drafting of the PQ [S6W-09495]. Given the decision letter was issued 27/07/22, and the question was submitted 30/06/2022 asking when the decision was made, and itself was answered 15 days prior to the decision, it would be fair to assume that the handling report would focus ...

FOI/EIR unclear 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200319266
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Constitution and democracy, Housing, Public sector

George Adam's (SNP) meeting: FOI release

1) All internal and external correspondence within and sent or received by the Scottish Government including attached documents, meeting handouts, memos, briefings to ministers, attendee lists, location of meeting, notes, minutes, or OneNote memos, linked to the following meeting: 1a) George Adam's meeting with Daren F...

FOI partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.30 s.29(1) s.38(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2023-02-15
Reference
FOI/202200331316
Directorate
Constitution Directorate
Topic
Public sector