Scottish Government FOI Index

7,100releases indexed

11,002attachments found

26.0avg calendar days

2,867partially withheld

2024-09-02oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 2,867 unclear 1,842 not held 1,127 released 500 already published 296 cost limit 255 clarification 112 withheld 82 transferred 19

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 1974 s.20 1461 s.34(1) 1456 s.39(2) 1227 s.30 1195 s.17(1) 1022 s.25(1) 898 s.10(4) 763 s.11(2) 607 s.29(1) 519 s.2 448 s.3 342

Timeline

2026-05 339 2026-04 312 2026-03 217 2026-02 589 2026-01 479 2025-12 177 2025-11 263 2025-10 217

Directorate Profiles

Communications and Ministerial Support Directorate 491 releases · 27.4 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 425 releases · 27.5 avg days Marine Directorate 274 releases · 26.7 avg days Local Government and Housing Directorate 267 releases · 25.4 avg days People Directorate 243 releases · 23.7 avg days Equality, Inclusion and Human Rights Directorate 229 releases · 31.2 avg days Population Health Directorate 228 releases · 24.7 avg days Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate 199 releases · 23.6 avg days

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47 matching releases

Mey Battery Energy Storage System information: EIR release

I formally request access to the following information in relation to ECU00004838 (Mey Battery Energy Storage System). 1. EIA Screening Documentation Please provide: A copy of the formal EIA screening decision letter for the Mey BESS proposal, including: Any assessment made under the Electricity Works (Environmental...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.25 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500475968
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

NESO gate status, developer engagement and grid capacity queries: EIR release

All information held by the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) relating to the following energy development proposals: 1. Mey BESS (ECU00004838) 2. Field / RIGIFA BESS (ECU00004897) 3. Hollandmey Wind Farm 4. Charleston Energy Park / BESS 5. MeyGen Tidal Project and associated infrastructure Specifically, I request the follo...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.19 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-09-04
Reference: EIR/202500476177
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Zonal pricing impact on wind farm building in Scotland: EIR release

All documentation held by the Scottish Government, including correspondence sent and received (including internal), minutes/notes from meetings, briefings, analysis, about the impact zonal pricing may have on wind farm building in Scotland, from the last six months.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 42 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-28
Reference: EIR/202500470399
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Potential Caesium-137 contamination of peatlands in the Highlands and Islands: EIR release

1. You questioned why key risks—such as public health, air quality, electromagnetic fields, RFI, and major accidents—are routinely excluded from Environmental Impact Assessments, despite their relevance to rural communities reliant on mobile technology. You also mentioned that these topics appeared during initial scopi...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.36 s.6(1)

Published: 2025-08-13
Reference: EIR/202500474578
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Spittal to Beauly overhead power line project documentation: EIR release

All correspondence and communications between or involving the ECU, SSEN, and the Scottish Government relating to ECU00006008 and any related developments in Caithness and Sutherland. This includes: Emails Briefings Internal memos Meeting notes and agendas Dated from 25 October 2024 to the present day. All internal...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-08-12
Reference: EIR/202500473856
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Government correspondence with SSEN regarding overhead transmission line proposals: EIR release

“Please supply details of discussions and correspondence between the Scottish Government and SSEN regarding further overhead transmission line proposals coming into and out of Beauly, Highland, aside from those in the planning system now. SSEN staff have already revealed at public consultations that two, possibly three...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.6(1) s.34(1) 10 attachments

Published: 2025-07-23
Reference: EIR/202500464314
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for undetermined Section 36 applications: EIR release

Any and all materials/correspondence relating to the use of suspensive condition to address outstanding Ministry of Defence objections for currently undetermined Section 36 applications. This should include, but is not limited to, objections related to the Eskdalemuir Seismic Array and materials which have not been mad...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-10
Reference: EIR/202500460126
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence between Energy Consents Unit and Logan Property Management regarding Braidfield Energy Storage Project: EIR release

Can you provide full copies of all communications (including emails, letters and records of any meetings) between the Energy Consents Unit (ECU) and Logan PM Energy Project Management in relation to the Braidfield BESS development (Postcode G81 5RA)

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-07-07
Reference: EIR/202500462660
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

List of wind farm owners and funding they have received: EIR release

Please provide me with a breakdown of the owner of every wind farm in Scotland, along with where the company’s headquarters are based in the world, by country. Additionally, please may you tell me how much Scottish Government funding each wind farm has received in 2024. May you break down that Scottish Government fundi...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 19 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)

Published: 2025-04-30
Reference: EIR/202500454651
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Energy Consent Unit relating to Kendoon to Tongland 132KV reinforcement project for the period 2020 to 2025 broken down year. 2. All correspondence between Scottish Ministers and the Public Inquiry Reporters Katrina Rice and David Buylla in relation to the Kendo...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-04-22
Reference: EIR/202500453865
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Ministerial correspondence relating to Kendoon to Tongland Reinforcement Project: EIR release

I request the provision of information showing or tending to show the advice provided in any form, (written, noted oral advice or electronically) by Scottish Government officials to Scottish Ministers in respect of this case, following receipt of the Reporters’ report by the ECU.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-04-07
Reference: FOI/202500453003
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Strath Oykel Wind Farm correspondence: EIR release

All internal correspondence between the ECU and the Scottish Ministers regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18 (Section 36 Wind Farm)).

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.36 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451979
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm: EIR release

A copy of all internal correspondence regarding the Strath Oykel Wind Farm (WIN-270-18).

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.34(1)

Published: 2025-03-21
Reference: EIR/202500451915
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Various information pertaining to Scotland's salmon farming industry: EIR release

1. For the years 2019-2024, please provide: - The official Marine Scotland figures for the total economic value (GVA) of the Scottish salmon farming industry - The total direct employment figures (FTE) in salmon farming, broken down by region if available - The total production value of farmed salmon at farm gate pric...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.1 s.9

Published: 2025-03-04
Reference: EIR/202500450919
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Animal industry queries: EIR release

1. E-mail address in Scottish Government who can answer any enquiries related to the animal industries. 2. List of all partners Scottish Government has with companies and organizations in the animal industries, and their contact details and their executives’ contact details. 3. Written information on what increases t...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.17(1) s.9 6 attachments

Published: 2025-02-18
Reference: EIR/202500447642
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Scottish Salmon Producers Association meetings: EIR release

Correspondence received by or sent, minutes of meetings or calls held – between Salmon Scotland and (a) The First Minister, (b) The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and the Islands, (c) the Cabinet Secretary or Acting Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy, from 1 January to 12 December 2024.

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2025-01-27
Reference: EIR/202400444903
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

New Build Heat Standards and wood burning stove data: EIR release

The analysis undertaken by the Scottish Government which related to wood burning stoves and direct emission heating systems before introducing regulations in the New Build Heat Standards The estimated cost of the review of the NBHS The number of staff that were assigned to work on the review of the New Build Heat Stand...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 17 working days correspondence ministers briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.8 6 attachments

Published: 2025-01-20
Reference: EIR/202400441564
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Animal use under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland: EIR release

For the years 2022 and 2023, re Animal Use under ASPA 1986 under the Establishment Licence for Marine Scotland 1) May I have the number of scientific procedures undertaken and split between species during each year. 2) For each year could you please provide a numerical breakdown of the severity classification for pro...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 16 working days correspondence s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.9

Published: 2025-01-09
Reference: EIR/202400438174
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cost to produce and analysis the specific Rural Consultations: EIR release

The total cost to produce and analysis the following consultations? 1. Fisheries Management Measures within Scottish Offshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). 2. Call for evidence: phasing out the use of cages in the gamebird and quail sectors. 3. Herring in the Firth of Clyde: setting the total allowable catch for 2024...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.3 s.7 s.9 s.20 s.11 s.21 s.25 s.27 s.31 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-11-12
Reference: FOI/202400434447
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scotwind Leasing Area N4 location: EIR release

“How has this area for wind farm development been located so close to the land, when every other area identified as part of this Scotwind process is much further offshore. I can only assume that it was located so close inshore at the request of one of the consulted bodies during the consultation phase. In any event, I ...

FOI/EIR already published 55 score 40 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)

Published: 2024-11-06
Reference: EIR/202400435159
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands briefing for Rural Affairs and Islands Committee Session on Salmon Farming in Scotland: EIR release

The disclosure of some information that was not released under a previous EIR (reference: 202400401569) and published on the Scottish Government website on 5 September 2024 Ecocide & fish farm briefing packs provided to Ministers: EIR release - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). Your request relates to Enclosure 03, which was a...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.9 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-21
Reference: EIR/202400431715
Directorate: Marine Directorate
Topic: Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Evidence and advice on wood burning stoves: EIR release

Can you please let me see what evidence you have that wood stoves actually are pollutants and what the problem is about them and what data basis your conclusions that they are so dreadful that they must be banned. Can you please, accept this as an FOI request under FOI law 2002 and the EIR regulations 2004 to see all ...

FOI/EIR already published 80 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400423476
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector