Transparency index

Scottish Government FOI releases

21,863releases indexed
39,476attachments found
29.7avg calendar days
8,112partially withheld
2016-06-13oldest in sample
2026-05-20newest in sample

Outcomes

partially withheld 8,112 unclear 7,200 not held 3,069 released 1,537 already published 671 cost limit 607 clarification 349 withheld 241 transferred 77

Top Exemptions

s.38(1) 4931 s.20 4280 s.34(1) 3589 s.39(2) 3481 s.30 2878 s.17(1) 2774 s.25(1) 2381 s.10(4) 1987 s.11(2) 1571 s.29(1) 1175 s.2 1158 s.3 908

Timeline

2026-05 410 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 1,279 releases · 27.9 avg days Marine Directorate 967 releases · 29.6 avg days Energy and Climate Change Directorate 923 releases · 31.0 avg days Learning Directorate 861 releases · 34.4 avg days Economic Development Directorate 729 releases · 39.9 avg days Constitution Directorate 685 releases · 36.1 avg days Population Health Directorate 645 releases · 28.7 avg days People Directorate 633 releases · 25.8 avg days
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Correspondence relating to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist: EIR release

Please share any communications, documents or other material which relates to Whiteshore Cockles on North Uist, spanning from 1 January 2024 to the present date. Please ensure any communications are dated and displayed in chronological order, that media such as images and video are included, and all forms of communica...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-20
Reference
FOI/202400436602
Directorate
Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Correspondence relating to the A737 Dalgarven road works: EIR release

On 16/09/24 worked commenced on the A737 Dalgarven for the installation of a new filter drain and footpath construction. I wish to request all information held by Transport Scotland in relation to this work. This should include, but not limited to, - all emails and similar correspondence relating to the work - all det...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 10 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.6 s.7 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437612
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

The Landscape Maintenance Work Pack within Nairn: EIR release

"I am seeking information under FOI to confirm why the policy was changed which has transform the entrance to Nairn as an attractive welcoming approach to the town to a litter gathering wasteland."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400436753
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland: EIR release

Evidence to back up John Swinney’s statement of 20 June 2024 at FMQs, "This Government, as a result of its clear policy leadership, has successfully decarbonised electricity generation in Scotland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 12 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400437156
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence relating to zonal pricing in the context of the electricity market: EIR release

All Scottish Government documents mentioning “zonal pricing” in the context of the electricity market, including correspondence between Ministers, Civil Servants, and Special Advisers, and with external parties, from 12th May 2023 - date.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers special advisers s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-18
Reference
FOI/202400435912
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

First Minister speech notes on Programme for Government 2024/25: EIR Review

Orginal Request 202400430255 Any briefing or speaking notes provided to John Swinney ahead of his speech today (Wednesday 4 September 2024) on the Scottish Government’s 2024/25 Programme for Government.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 15 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400435222 Review of 202400430255
Directorate
Performance, Delivery and Resilience Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Work and skills

Queries relating to the Deer Working Group: EIR release

1: “I would like to know how much the deer working group cost the public purse from its start until its full completion or when recommendations were placed with government official,s please. Can all costs be included eg sub groups advisor travel etc.?” 2: “Can i also ask how many full members there were in the working...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 10 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1)
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400437258
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Buchan Sustainable Transport Study: EIR release

Can the Scottish Government publish the Buchan Sustainable Transport Study, which examined possible travel interventions in Dyce, Ellon, Peterhead, and Fraserburgh to accelerate the region’s transition to net zero? Separately, can the Scottish Government publish minutes of meetings where the study has been on the agen...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-14
Reference
FOI/202400436745
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Queries relating to the Warmer Homes Scotland Scheme: EIR release

A. How many households were helped by the Warmer Homes Scotland scheme in each financial year since and including 2016/17 and including the part year of 2024/25 B. How much money has been given to those households in each of the time periods referred to in A. C. How many applied and how many got turned down in each o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-13
Reference
FOI/202400434886
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Correspondence regarding Glen Rosa and Glen Sannox vessels and Ardrossan Harbour: EIR release

1. Could you supply the current timetable for work to upgrade Ardrossan Harbour, and whether a new business case needs to be written for it? Could you also supply any analysis done on this work? 2. Could you supply all correspondence sent and received by Transport Scotland about delays to upgrading Ardrossan Harbour?...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence briefings meetings contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) s.25 6 attachments
Published
2024-11-11
Reference
EIR/202400412198
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Briefing notes on the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee: EIR release

Briefing notes to the Cabinet Secretary for Finance ahead of their appearance at the Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee on 27 September 2022, 24 January 2023 and 23 January 2024.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-06
Reference
FOI/202400433582
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Grangemouth oil refinery communications: EIR release

Any discussions by Scottish Government officials and/or Ministers regarding a potential bidder for the Grangemouth oil refinery since (and including) 12 September 2024 (this should include, but not be limited to emails, whatsapps, texts, notes and minutes). Any conversations mentioning the MSP Michelle Thomson which ar...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings whatsapp s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434083
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Public sector

Tree felling near Loch Arklet Dam: EIR release

The tree felling work was a direct result of a mandatory compliance requirement a Statutory Plant Health Notices (SPHNs) served on Scottish Water by Scottish Forestry the regulator, in relation and specifically to the infected diseased (phytophthora ramorum) larch trees. 1. Scottish Forestry Statutory Plant Health Not...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.1 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1)
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
EIR/202400434923
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Project Willow information: EIR release

1. What are the terms of reference EY is working to as part of its role in Project Willow? This is a request for a copy of the terms of reference document. 2. What correspondence has there been between the UK government and PetroIneos/Ineos with regards to Project Willow. This is a request for copies of this correspond...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 16 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.10(4) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-05
Reference
FOI/202400435543
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Temporary traffic light failure on A835 near Garve: EIR release

The number of times your operator BEAR have been called to fix the temporary traffic lights failing at A835 near Garve. Transport Scotland's ref for matters relating is 202400432791. Police Scotland were called to an accident last night, 14th Oct 2024, after the traffic lights each end were stuck on green. Living loc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 7 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436356
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from emissions: EIR release

1. Complaints related to SSE operated wind turbines and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 2. Complaints related to energy developers other than SSE and adverse health impacts from turbine emissions. 3. The response of the Scottish Government to the above complaints.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers briefings s.2 s.3 s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
FOI/202400433416
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector

Site inspection of fish farm at Loch Ness: EIR release

A specific case (site inspection) undertaken by the Scottish Government’s Fish Health Inspectorate relating to the fish farm Loch Ness and case number 2022- 0474. Specifically, your request stipulated: 1) In the first paragraph of the Summary for Information of site Operator: Case Completion Report, dated 01/05/24, it...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400433900
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Information regarding Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme: EIR release

“I would like to make a Freedom of Information Request to the Scottish Government linked to the Newton Stewart Flood Prevention Scheme. In November 2023 the Scottish Government while fulfilling its duties under The Flood Risk Management (Scotland) Act 2009 and in particular its duties under paragraph 6 of Schedule 2 o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11 s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400435124
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) application information: EIR release

I would like to enquire whether you can assist me with information on the developer/property owner of the following approved FGS applications: 22FGS69767 Nether Albie Wood Creation 23FGS72513 Albierigg WC 21FGS60064 Harelaw Hagg Woodland Creation 20FGS46363 Canonbie Woodland Creation 20FGS48423 Tansy Hill 19FGS38923 B...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400434900
Directorate
Topic
Public sector

A83 Rest and be Thankful road closures: EIR release

"I'm getting in touch regarding closures at the A82 Rest and be Thankful in Argyll and Bute. I'd like to know how many days over the past 10 years the route has been shut to traffic? If you could please offer a breakdown of closures per month between January 2015 and October this year it would be much appreciated."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 6 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-11-04
Reference
EIR/202400436929
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Response statistics for specific consultations: EIR release

1. The total number of responses to the following consultations? 2. The total number of responses from individuals to the following consultations? 3. The total number of responses from organisations to the following consultations? Firth of Clyde cod spawning closure for 2022/23 Draft Hydrogen Action Plan Consumer Sc...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 18 working days correspondence briefings s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-29
Reference
EIR/202400433176
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Production and analysis statistics for specific consultations: EIR release

You asked for the total cost to produce and analysis several consultations. I am answering in relation to the following consultations only: Mandatory training on planning for elected members Scottish Government Review of Permitted Development Rights - Phase 3 Local living and 20 minute neighbourhoods: draft planning...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 13 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2024-10-29
Reference
EIR/202400434508
Directorate
Local Government and Housing Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022 correspondence: EIR release

1. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the content of the ministerial statement from the 19th September 2024 - Greenhouse Gas Emissions 2021 and 2022? 2. All correspondence from/to Gillian Martin regarding the discovery of the factual errors regarding emission reductions targets and peatland figures th...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432944
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change

Correspondence regarding publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on Grangemouth refinery site: EIR release

“A copy of all correspondence between PwC (the consultant) and Scottish Government ministers and officials, in regards to the publication of the Economic Impact Assessment on the closure of the refinery site at Grangemouth published on 12/09/2024” “in the last six months”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2024-10-28
Reference
FOI/202400432031
Directorate
Energy and Climate Change Directorate
Topic
Energy, Environment and climate change, Public sector