Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

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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Transport Scotland - structural inspection documentation relating to M8 Woodside Viaducts: EIR release

Under Freedom of Information, I wish to know the following: All structural inspection reports, risk assessments, and engineering surveys relating to the M8 Woodside Viaducts between 2015–present, including any reports identifying cracking, load concerns, or deterioration. Also request for: dates of each inspection sum...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600514977
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Forth Road Bridge maintenance works queries: EIR release

Under the provision of the Freedom of Information Act, please advise: 1) Cost to date of works completed on the Forth Road Bridge since its closure to general traffic when Queensferry Crossing was opened. 2) Budget for the current and future tax years (if available) for “maintenance” on the Forth Road bridge. 3) Other...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600515871
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - A90 footbridges maintenance costs and evaluation: EIR release

I am requesting the following information as a FOISA request as per the legislation: 1: With regards to the maintenance works being carried out on the footbridges at Strathmartine road and Old Glamis road on the Kingsway in Dundee. Can you provide the full costs of these works as of today for each location? 2: For th...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-25
Reference
EIR/202600516066
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - details and cost of newly-implemented 20mph signage: EIR release

-The total cost of implementing 20mph signage in Moray -The total number of new signs installed, and any signs removed or replaced -The specific cost of installing signage on the A95 at Aberlour and Craigellachie, and on the A96 at Elgin and Keith -Details of any funding or resources allocated for enforcement of the ne...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.19 s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600513768
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - number of closures and accident reports on A75 and A77 roads: EIR release

I wish to make the following freedom of information request under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 (FOISA). I request the following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 31st March 2026. 2. The number of unplanned roa...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-08-24
Reference
EIR/202600514378
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information relating to review of Schedule 2 to Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981: EIR release

In relation to the review of Schedule 2 to the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. Defra announced a consultation (available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-protection-for huntable-wild-birds) on 23rd March 2026. We would be grateful if you could provide us with the following information: A...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600512318
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Vessel monitoring system - data request: EIR release

Anonymised VMS data….from the past year, information detailing fishing vessel positions around the Northern part of the Scottish North Sea with timings of when equipment was lowered or when vessels were in that area.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-19
Reference
FOI/202600515553
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Scottish Forestry - Information regarding forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm: EIR release

1. An update on the proposed Forestry plantation at Synton Mains Farm, Ashkirk, Selkirk TD7 4PA (latest designs, stage of design/submission, timeframes, etc) 2. Confirmation that Gresham House owns the Synton Mains Farm land designated for planting, what the purchase price for the Farm was and what monies have been re...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence briefings contracts s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.10(5) 8 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600515981
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Grants and funding awarded to Hunterston Estate: EIR release

I would be grateful if you would supply me with a list of the grants awarded to Hunterston Estate from the year 1985 to the present. These may include grants for the upkeep of the estate, Castle, House, heritage grants, agricultural and biodiversity awards, and any other funds, including loans which have been awarded ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence ministers spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600520379
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Westminster funding for tower block cladding: EIR release

I understand that the Scottish Government received approximately £97.1 million during the 2021/22 financial year. 1. How much has been spent to date ? 2. Which projects was the money spent on ? ( Breakdown per project with supporting documentation ) 3. What is the remaining balance of the funding received ? 4. What...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600519809
Directorate
Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic
Housing, Public sector

A68 from Pathhead to Lauder road closures: EIR release

You stated : A68 from Pathhead to Lauder I am respectfully requesting a F.O.I for the dates that the above part of the A68 has been closed or inaccessible (during any time of the day) from 20/03/2020 to 19/06/2026. I also request the same information for the following time frame - 20/03/2014 to 19/06/2020. If you co...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-18
Reference
EIR/202600523162
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Energy Consents Unit communications regarding Rogerhill Farm: EIR release

I wish to be provided with full details of all communications between any and all employees or representatives of Quair, Wardell Armstrong, SPEN, Craig Cross and the Energy Consents Unit regarding the submission of an application document entitled “ Proposed Layout Rev Q” received by the ECU on 2/4/26 and uploaded to t...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)B s.10(4)A s.10(5)G s.11(2) s.6(1) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-08-17
Reference
EIR/202600519860
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Results of water sample testing in Loch Long, Loch Duich or Loch Alsh: EIR release

Last year SEPA vessels were present in the Loch Long , Loch Alsh and Loch Duich area and carried out water sample testing on behalf of Marine Scotland. SEPA do not hold the results. I am unable to find released results of these samples on the Marine Scotland website, either in datasets or maps. I would like the resu...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-13
Reference
EIR/202600520320
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Transport Scotland - Flooding & drainage works on A7: EIR release

Our request relates to reports of flooding on, and drainage works carried out on the A7, in the immediate vicinity of Brierybank Ewes, Langholm, DG13 OHJ. The location is found at grid reference E337186 and N591231. We understand that the management of the A7 is the responsibility of BEAR Scotland. Please provide us ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 7 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.4 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-08-11
Reference
EIR/202600522163
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Midlothian Council Recycling Improvement Fund repayment query: EIR release

I am writing to follow up on EIR 202600515472, specifically in relation to the Recycling Improvement Fund grant awarded to Midlothian Council under reference RIF-34/02122 for in-cab technology. Annex B of the response to that request includes internal correspondence from October 2024 confirming that Scottish Governmen...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-08-10
Reference
EIR/202600518083
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Data concerning wildfires and precautionary burns: EIR release

1. How many precautionary burns took place during the burning seasons of 1. 2024-5 2. 2025-6 2. How many wildfires occurred 1. In 2024 2. In 2025

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 13 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)
Published
2026-07-29
Reference
EIR/202600510805
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Bridge of Teith Pedestrian Safety Assessments: EIR release

Copies of information held by Transport Scotland relating to pedestrian safety and accessibility on the Bridge of Teith carrying the A84 at Doune. Specifically, I request copies of the following documents and records from 1 January 2015 to the present date: 1. Any pedestrian risk assessments relating to the Bridge of ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 22 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.6 s.20 s.39(2) s.7 s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
FOI/202600517063
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Data concerning road traffic accidents and closures on the A75 and A77: EIR release

The following information relating to the A75 and A77 roads: 1. The number of planned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 28th February 2026. 2. The number of unplanned road closures on the A75 and A77 between the 1st and 28th February 2026. 3. The number of lane closures on the A75 and A77 between ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600510234
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Transport Scotland - Information concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management, geoengineering or sunlight modification initiatives: EIR release

Full disclosure of information your government and departments hold concerning UK involvement in Solar Radiation Management (SRM), geoengineering, or sunlight modification initiatives. Please provide the following: 1. Policy & Projects A list of all programmes, projects or research funded or authorised by your departm...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence ministers briefings contracts s.2 s.3 s.5 s.10(4) s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2026-07-28
Reference
EIR/202600508898
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector, Transport

Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7: EIR release

Under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002, I request the following information regarding the Vehicle Restraint System (VRS) installed on the A7 near Boleside House, TD1 3NT, in or around 2024. Pedestrian and Vulnerable User Assessments Please provide the Walking, Cycling and Horse Riding Assessment and Rev...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence briefings meetings contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 10 attachments
Published
2026-07-24
Reference
FOI/202600509731
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Information in relation to Moritella viscosa in Scottish Aquaculture: EIR release

I am writing to request information under the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act 2002 relating to the occurrence of winter ulcer disease (Moritella viscosa) in Scottish aquaculture. Specifically, I am after: 1. The number of salmon farming sites at which Moritella viscosa was detected or diagnosed per year, for ea...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
EIR/202600502225
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: EIR release

Provide us with the following information in relation to the A8 Dual Carrigeway between the Woodhall Roundabout and Langbank: Confirmation of the relevant road’s authority responsible for the maintenance and inspection of the road as at and 04/11/2025. Maintenance records including records of independent contractors w...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 8 attachments
Published
2026-07-23
Reference
FOI/202600515903
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport