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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Scottish Forestry vehicles - makes and models: EIR release

The number of vehicles owned, leased or otherwise controlled by your organisation in the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial years . In relation to above, the make and model of each of these vehicles. In relation to above, the mileage of each of these vehicles in each of the 2017-18, 2018-19 and 2019-20 financial ye...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000020084
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Planning policy in local development plans: EIR release

All of the information held in relation to the production of the Adoption of Scottish planning policy in local development plans: research report.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 20 working days correspondence contracts spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2)
Published
2020-04-08
Reference
FOI/202000022609
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector

Mossmorran Petrochemical Works, Fife Ethylene Plant, ExxonMobil correspondence: EIR release

You asked “for all correspondence, notes of meetings and telephone calls and any other documentation referring to the Mossmorran Petrochemical Works/Fife Ethylene Plant/ExxonMobil involving ministers (particularly but not exclusively Paul Wheelhouse and Roseanne Cunningham) or members of their offices.”

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence ministers meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-04-06
Reference
FOI/202000019447
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Public sector

Transport Scotland correspondence regarding the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange): EIR release

You asked for: "1. Please supply copies of any communications between Transport Scotland and Springfield Homes (and their agents) which relate to the implementation of the now approved changes to the Swallow Roundabout (A90/A85 interchange). From Jan 1st 2018 to date. 2. Please supply copies of any communications bet...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) s.10(5) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-25
Reference
FOI/202000019145
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Report received by Ardrossan Taskforce: EIR appeal

1. All Reports and consultant opinions received by the Ardrossan Taskforce regarding the new ferry terminal and pier, particularly those dealing with reliability and resilience of the ferry service. 2. A list of agencies consulted in terms of design and weather related access to Ardrossan harbour. 3. Public minutes o...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 142 working days over deadline correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 24 attachments
Published
2020-03-24
Reference
FOI/19/01463 Appeal
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Long term forest plan for Rossie Priory: EIR release

The long term forest plan for Rossie Priory.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 18 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(5) s.11(2) s.34(1) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-18
Reference
FOI/247788
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Farming and rural, Public sector

Plant health notices: EIR release

A copy of the following plant health notices: STH18_1843d STH18_0573B STH19_0023a_0448 STH19_0206 STH19_0314 STH17_0725

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-17
Reference
FOI/247787
Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Wild Salmon Strategy - all related correspondence: EIR release

"…any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "Wild Salmon Strategy" over the period 01 Jan 2019 to date. Additionally please provide all correspondence (as previously define...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI/202000019140
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Pine ‘N’ Oak Snack bar payment: EIR release

Details regarding meetings, personnel or any breakdowns relating to how the final payment for the Pine ‘N’ Oak snack bar was reached

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 13 working days correspondence meetings spending s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-12
Reference
FOI-202000017504
Directorate
Topic
Money and tax, Public sector

Transportation Noise Action Plan pilot at Renton documents: EIR release

You asked for the following information in relation to the noise barrier pilot as part of the Transportation Noise Action Plan (TNAP) 2019-2023 pilot at Renton. 1. Could you please make available to me the findings of your modelled noise levels findings as they pertain to both Carman Road and Upper Carman Road. 2. I ...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 17 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.6(1) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000017159
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

"West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" correspondence: EIR release

You asked for: Any and all correspondence, no matter how related, email (or any other electronic means), telephone records and letters sent and received by Marine Scotland in relation to a project titled "West Coast Salmon Smolt Tracking Project" being undertaken by the Atlantic Salmon Trust and Fisheries Management S...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 20 working days correspondence meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.10(4) s.10(5) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-11
Reference
FOI/202000019153
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Land adjacent Swallow Roundabout, Dundee and Dykes of Gray development correspondence: EIR release

You asked for – “All and any correspondence, including all and any documents, notes, daybooks, diary entries, minutes and emails whether held electronically or otherwise relating to or in respect of the land adjacent to Swallow Roundabout, Dundee (including all and any such correspondence relating to the potential comp...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 67 working days over deadline correspondence meetings s.7 s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) s.10(4) 4 attachments
Published
2020-03-09
Reference
FOI/19/02655
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Possible bridge between Scotland and Ireland correspondence: EIR release

All correspondence, and any documents from between 1 January 2019 and 15 January 2020 relating to a possible bridge between Scotland and Ireland.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 32 working days over deadline correspondence ministers briefings meetings s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-05
Reference
FOI/20/00061
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public sector, Transport

Scottish Salmon Producers’ Organisation (SSPO) data collected: EIR release

Data referred to in the email dated 12 July 2019, as provided on page 5 of the SG response to FOI 19 02176. This refers to data collected by the Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO) as part of voluntary measures to manage the wild wrasse fishery for salmon farms. You also asked for any information or communic...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 85 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.10(4) s.11(2) 6 attachments
Published
2020-03-04
Reference
FOI/202000018358
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Scottish Government and Scottish Natural Heritage correspondence - licensing of wild hawking falcons: EIR release

You asked for: Copies of advice/communications SNH gave/had with Scottish Government on the licensing of wild hawking falcons which led to its inclusion in regulation, possibly the WANE Act 2011.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 19 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-03
Reference
FOI/202000014009
Directorate
Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic
Farming and rural, Public sector

Forth Road Bridge maintenance costs: EIR release

You asked for "How much was spent on the upkeep of the Forth Road Bridge in the financial year (a) 2013-14, b) 2014-15, c) 2015-16 and (d) 2016-17."

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 17 working days correspondence spending s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-03-03
Reference
FOI/202000015238
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport

Lack of winter salt treatment on the M74 Junction 9: EIR release

Why the M74 at Junction 9 was not salted between 0000 on 23 January and 1200 on 25 January.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 14 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-03-02
Reference
FOI/20/00078
Directorate
Topic
Public safety and emergencies, Public sector, Transport

Forest Estate Relief Road awarded Strategic Timber Transport Fund (STTF) grant: EIR release

A copy of all documents, applications, communications, analyses reports and decisions relating to the Forrest Estate Relief Road.

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 21 working days over deadline correspondence ministers s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 12 attachments
Published
2020-02-26
Reference
FOI/20/00099
Directorate
Topic
Environment and climate change, Money and tax, Public sector

Fishing vessel sightings concerning Scotttish waters 2011-2015: EIR release

You asked for: I am looking for fishing vessel sightings data for 2011-2015 for the UK EEZ. Are you able to point me to where I can download this data or able to provide it please?

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 4 working days correspondence s.20 s.39(2) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-24
Reference
FOI/202000016609
Directorate
Marine Directorate
Topic
Marine and fisheries, Public sector

Questions concerning the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy dual carriageway: EIR release

I would like to request the following information with regards to the A9 Kincraig to Dalraddy upgrade: a) Was the ditching, in which heavy duty plastics are used as a material, included as part of the construction contract and specified as built? b) Was the use of heavy duty plastics for ditching signed off by Transpo...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 65 score 15 working days correspondence contracts s.20 s.39(2)
Published
2020-02-21
Reference
FOI/202000014036
Directorate
Topic
Building, planning and design, Public safety and emergencies, Transport

Transport Scotland - A702/A703 Hillend study: EIR release

You asked “I'm e-mailing regarding the A702/A703 Hillend Junction just outside Edinburgh. It was reported recently in the press that Transport Scotland commissioned a study into safety improvements to be made to this junction after over 5000 conflicts within four days. I'd appreciate it if Transport Scotland would p...

FOI/EIR partially withheld 90 score 27 working days over deadline correspondence s.20 s.39(2) s.11(2) s.34(1) 2 attachments
Published
2020-02-19
Reference
FOI/20/00076
Directorate
Topic
Public sector, Transport