Scottish Government FOI Index

21,792releases indexed

39,278attachments found

29.7avg calendar days

8,073partially withheld

2016-06-13oldest in sample

2026-05-15newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,073 unclear 7,195 not held 3,052 released 1,533 already published 668 cost limit 605 clarification 348 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4905 s.20 4252 s.34(1) 3567 s.39(2) 3455 s.30 2866 s.17(1) 2763 s.25(1) 2372 s.10(4) 1971 s.11(2) 1559 s.29(1) 1168 s.2 1152 s.3 903

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 1,275 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 961 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 919 releases · 31.1 avg days Learning Directorate 859 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 725 releases · 40.0 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 631 releases · 25.8 avg days

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861 matching releases

Trees planted across the motorway network in Scotland for years 2023 and 2024: EIR release

"The number of trees and shrubs planted or planned to be planted, and financial value of the contract to plant trees, across the trunk and motorway network in Scotland, for years 2023 and 2024. I am also requesting an indication of any future tree planting plans, if any exist."

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-16
Reference: EIR/202400411949
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Livestock statistics for Fife: EIR release

Farming data and policy information relating to livestock, crops and feed import in Fife.

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400429730
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

A725 traffic light sequencing information: EIR release

Information relating to the traffic lights located at the junction of the A725 (North Road) and the A8. 1. Information including sight of any written or electronic communication detailing the sequence and timings between traffic light changes that would have been in operation on 5 May 2023. 2. Information including s...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 8 attachments

Published: 2024-10-10
Reference: EIR/202400431645
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Review of noise guidance for onshore wind turbines: EIR release

Could you tell me when the new Guidance is due to be published? I am aware it has been finalised but has not yet been published. Can you tell me what is taking so long and why it is being kept secret? Can you supply a copy of the "Invitation to Tender" for the job of producing the new Guidance, including the "Scope o...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 18 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400428725
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Park Ranger services budget: EIR release

1. Please can you confirm the total budget allocated for Park Ranger services in Scotland per annum for the period between 01/09/2014 - 02/09/2024. 2. Please can you confirm the budget allocated to each Council in Scotland for Park Ranger services between the period 01/09/2014 - 01/09/2024.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence briefings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429732
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Capercaillie conservation correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and NatureScot between January2022 and July 2023 regarding Capercaillie conservation in Scotland and action being planned and/or delivered by Scottish Government. 2. All correspondence between Minister Lorna Slater and CNPA officials between January2022 and July 2023...

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

Published: 2024-10-09
Reference: EIR/202400429055
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A6091 Footpath Upgrade: EIR release

Number of questions (which will be repeated in our response) regarding the widening of the footpath alongside the A6091 trunk road at Tweedbank. A high-level description of the scope of the works. The expected benefits of carrying out the works. The length of footpath being widened. The original width of this footpath...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 12 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400429097
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Current contractual obligations with Warmworks: EIR release

The current contractual obligations with Scottish Government and Warmworks, Under the Warmer Homes Scotland initiative including the: Term of the contract Value of Contract Details of the procurement procedure to award the contract What due diligence was done on the appointment of the partners involved From The perio...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 19 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: EIR/202400427766
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 Perth to Inverness Accident Data: EIR release

1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020 and August 1st 2024, delineated by year. a) On dual-carriageway sections b) On non-dual-carriageway sections 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A9 between Perth and Inverness between January 1st 2020...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 16 working days correspondence s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400429095
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Woodland Creation Grant: EIR release

I'd like to submit a Freedom of Information request about the Woodland Creation Grant scheme. Please can you provide me with the most recent inspection reports for the following projects: Fasque Upland Allt Bhran Breconside new planting Abernethy Natural Regeneration Daltallochan Hill

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1)

Published: 2024-10-08
Reference: FOI/202400428530
Directorate
Topic: Farming and rural, Public sector

Adoption of the site in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane: EIR release

Can the extent of the adoption of the site (as shown on the attached plan and located in Elgin at the corner of the A96 and Reiket Lane) by Transport Scotland, as of June 2024, please be confirmed by providing a copy of Transport Scotland’s plan confirming/operational maintenance boundary or other relevant documents?

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-10-04
Reference: EIR/202400425886
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications: EIR release

1) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been received for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 2) How many Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan applications have been awarded for the installation of air source heat pumps since the launch of the scheme? 3) ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.4 s.10(4) s.6

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400424809
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Total cost of works on the A9: EIR release

The total cost of works on the A9 in the 2023-2024 financial year and 2024-2025 financial year. On 26 August you clarified your request covered both maintenance works and dualling of the A9 Trunk Road.

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

Published: 2024-10-03
Reference: EIR/202400428038
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Progress of the Single Building Assessment process and remediation of timber decking: EIR release

Following-up from the attached response, which confirmed that timber decking would be included in remediation works, our constituent has requested we contact you in the hopes of receiving an update on the progress of the Single Building Assessments, specifically: 1. Number of developments where SBA process has commenc...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 24 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-19
Reference: EIR/202400422447
Directorate: Cladding Remediation Directorate
Topic: Housing, Public sector

Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID) Livestock Unit calculations: EIR release

I would like to make a FOI about livestock units for the Rural Payments Inspectorates Directorate (RPID). Please could the RPID provide the current definition(s) of one livestock unit that it uses, providing website links or sources as appropriate, and how long this (these) definition(s) have been used for. When appl...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 8 working days correspondence ministers meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400410351
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Correspondence with Equnior and MSP Norway trip: FOI release

1. Copies of any correspondence between Michael Matheson MSP and Equnior during the months of May 2022 and March 2023. 2. Briefings and records associated with Michael Matheson MSP's trip to Norway in May 2022 including the 'Energy Transition Summit, Kristiansand' (As referenced on the FOI request response, page 22*)....

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400410492
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Environment and climate change, International, +1 more … Public sector

Transport Scotland - A9 & A82 Accident Information: EIR release

How many fatalities and serious injuries were recorded on the single-carriageway sections of the A9 between Perth and Inverness and the single-carriageway sections of the A82 between Dalnottar and Inverness? The information to enumerate head-on crashes and right-turn crashes. Data to cover: 2019 - 2020 2020 - 2021 20...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: FOI/202400425928
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Action to Protect Rural Scotland (APRS) funding: EIR release

1. Is Action to Protect Rural Scotland (formerly known as The Association for the Protection of Rural Scotland) (APRS) in receipt of funding from the Scottish Government? 2. If this organisation is in receipt of Government funding, please confirm the level of funding since 2017, with a break-down of the funding given ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-18
Reference: EIR/202400420658
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland Planning Application 13/02723/PP: EIR release

"The following. Planning Application 13/02723/PP of both Transport Scotland and the Above Authorities. Requesting all details including Planning Application and Permission Approved work or Non Compliance too Standards. . In associated with Primary Planning Permission of 13/00479/PP. And similarly 18/01348/PP NCN78ROUTE...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.6(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400395550
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Removal of litter, refuse and detritus from roads: EIR release

In the following calendar years, how many bags (or KGs) of litter, refuse and detritus was removed from highways for which you are responsible across Scotland. 2021 2022 2023 In the following calendar years, how much did you spend (inc staff costs) on litter picking along the strategic road network in Scotland 2021 ...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 14 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: EIR/202400404682
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

A75 road traffic accidents: EIR release

"1. How many road traffic accidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 2. How many fatal incidents there were on the A75 between 1 January 2019 and 1 January 2024, delineated by calendar year. 3. How many injury-causing incidents there were on the A75 between...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400406406
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport

Correspondence regarding the establishment of a new National Park, swimming pool funding and Edinburgh Airport: FOI release

All correspondence received and sent by the Scottish Government, including internally, all briefings and minutes from meetings, regarding the establishment of a new National Park, between January 1 2024 and the date of this FOI. Could you supply any cost/benefit analysis written up for the establishment of a new nation...

FOI/EIR not held 70 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.5(1) s.10 s.11 2 attachments

Published: 2024-09-17
Reference: FOI/202400403942
Directorate: Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

Energy Consents Unit: EIR release

1. A list of all the Scottish government ministers who are involved or have involvement with the Energy Consents Unit. 2. Confirmation that an ECU decision making committee or similar exists, and if so how often does it sit. 3. Confirmation that Scottish government ministers are involved or attend ECU decision making c...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.5 s.20 s.39(2) s.52(3) s.52(4) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400412102
Directorate: Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic: Energy, Public sector

Scottish Forestry Site Operators: EIR release

Please can you tell me the operators of the following sites: Location Name NGR Loch Bealach Ghearan NR 94977 94719 Craig Dhubh NR 88159 94655 Bovuy NN 11914 22691 Colintraive ? Kilmun NS 17028 82310 Kilmory NR 86847 86958 Cnoc Mor NR 8894 8876 The Cruach, Loch Glashan NR 9022 9213 Quarry, Loch Bealach Ghearan NR 9504 ...

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: FOI/202400413401
Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change, Public sector

A9 - accidents at Tain: EIR Release

How many accidents have occurred at the A9 Tain between and including the B9174 at Lidl in Tain and up to and including the B9174 A9 Asda junction at Tain every year for the past five years.

FOI/EIR not held 45 score 11 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)

Published: 2024-09-13
Reference: EIR/202400424585
Directorate
Topic: Public sector, Transport